Royal Mountains Apple Pie (Szarlotka „królewskie góry”)
This Polish-inspired Royal Mountains apple pie (szarlotka) pairs buttery shortcrust pastry with tart Granny Smith apples, cinnamon and vanilla quark. The Thermomix TM7 blends flour, icing sugar, vanilla and butter into a consistent pastry base in seconds, so you spend less time preparing and more time enjoying this classic dessert.
About this recipe
Royal Mountains apple pie Thermomix TM7 brings the beloved Polish szarlotka straight into your kitchen with the help of your all-in-one kitchen machine. This impressive dessert layers buttery shortcrust pastry over tart Granny Smith apples warmed with ground cinnamon, all enriched with a silky vanilla quark filling that adds a gentle tang against the sweet crumble. Searching for apple pie recipes that deliver bakery-quality results at home? This one works brilliantly in the TM7 because the mixing bowl blends plain flour, icing sugar, natural vanilla extract, unsalted butter and baking powder into an even, crumbly pastry dough within moments, removing the guesswork of rubbing butter in by hand. The contrast between the crisp, golden crust and the soft, spiced apple layer makes it an ideal dessert for autumn gatherings, Sunday family lunches or festive celebrations. Serve it warm with a dusting of icing sugar or a spoonful of cream, and this classic Polish bake will quickly become a requested favourite in your weekly baking routine.
Preparation tips
- Use cold Granny Smith apples straight from the fridge for the filling; their firmness keeps the slices intact during baking and preserves the pleasant contrast with the soft vanilla quark layer.
- Chill the shortcrust pastry made from flour, butter and icing sugar before rolling it out; a rested dough is less sticky and gives the Royal Mountains pie its characteristic crisp, even crust.
- Swap the vanilla quark for thick Greek yogurt mixed with a drop of natural vanilla extract if quark is unavailable; the creamy layer stays tangy and pairs beautifully with the cinnamon apples.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the unsalted butter with plant-based margarine and use a lactose-free vanilla quark or coconut yogurt alternative, keeping the same buttery texture of the shortcrust pastry.
- Festive winter variant: add a handful of raisins soaked in a splash of rum and a pinch of ground cloves to the cinnamon apple layer, then dust the finished pie generously with icing sugar for a snowy, seasonal finish.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Blending flour, icing sugar, vanilla, butter and baking powder in the mixing bowl produces an even, crumbly shortcrust pastry base in seconds
- Weighing the plain flour and caster sugar directly in the mixing bowl guarantees accurate proportions for a consistently crisp pie crust
- Grinding the caster sugar with ground cinnamon beforehand coats the Granny Smith apples evenly for balanced spiced sweetness
- Heating the vanilla quark mixture gently stops the egg yolk from curdling, yielding a silky, lump-free creamy layer
- Kneading the buttery pastry dough to the right consistency saves hand work and prevents overworking, keeping the crust tender and flaky
Ingredients
- plain flour
- icing sugar
- natural vanilla extract
- unsalted butter
- baking powder
- vanilla quark
- egg yolk
- caster sugar
- ground cinnamon
- Granny Smith apples