Apple and Blackcurrant Pie
This apple and blackcurrant pie is a classic dessert combining sweet cooking apples with tart blackcurrant jam in a buttery homemade pastry. The TM7 weighs the flour and butter directly in the bowl and kneads the shortcrust pastry to a consistent, workable texture, giving you a crisp base and a juicy, aromatic fruit filling every time.
About this recipe
Apple and Blackcurrant Pie Thermomix TM7 is the dessert recipe for anyone who loves the classic combination of sweet baked apples and sharp blackcurrant jam wrapped in buttery homemade pastry. Searching for pie recipes made in an all-in-one kitchen machine often leads to complicated methods, but the TM7 simplifies every stage: the built-in scale weighs the plain flour, granulated sugar and butter directly into the bowl, while the kneading function brings the shortcrust pastry together in moments without overworking it. The filling relies on juicy cooking apples that soften beautifully in the oven, their natural sweetness contrasted by the deep purple tang of blackcurrant jam and a pinch of sea salt to sharpen the flavours. A dusting of freshly ground icing sugar finishes the pie with an elegant, professional touch. Serve it warm as a weekend dessert with custard or cream, or cold as an afternoon treat with coffee. It is a reliable choice for family gatherings, autumn celebrations and anyone wanting a traditional British-style fruit pie prepared with modern convenience.
Preparation tips
- Keep the unsalted butter cold before making the pastry, since chilled fat creates a flakier, crisper crust for the apple and blackcurrant filling. Cube it straight from the fridge and handle the dough as little as possible.
- Spread the blackcurrant jam in an even layer over the base before adding the sliced cooking apples, so every slice delivers the same balance of sweet fruit and tart berry flavour without pooling in one corner.
- For a glossy finish, brush the pastry lid with a little beaten egg and dust generously with icing sugar after baking. Leftover pie keeps well covered in the fridge and tastes excellent gently reheated the next day.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the unsalted butter with a plant-based baking block and brush the pastry with plant milk instead of egg. The cooking apples and blackcurrant jam keep their full flavour, making a dairy-free dessert suitable for lactose-intolerant guests.
- Seasonal festive variation: swap half the blackcurrant jam for redcurrant or blackberry jam in autumn, add a pinch of cinnamon with the apples and finish with star-shaped pastry decorations for a Christmas-worthy centrepiece.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 weighs the plain flour and butter to the gram directly in the bowl, so the pastry ratio is always accurate. [Built-in Scale]
- Thanks to precise kneading, the Thermomix brings the shortcrust dough together evenly in seconds without overworking the gluten. [Precision Control]
- Grinding the icing sugar in the TM7 produces an ultra-fine dusting that melts onto the warm apple and blackcurrant pie. [Multi-Function]
- The Thermomix chops the cooking apples into uniform pieces, ensuring every bite of filling bakes to the same tenderness. [Multi-Function]
- Whipping the egg in the TM7 gives the pastry lid a consistent golden glaze without any manual effort. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- granulated sugar
- unsalted butter
- plain flour
- medium egg
- fine sea salt
- blackcurrant jam
- cooking apples
- icing sugar