Gordon Ramsay Apple Pie Recipe

This flaky, golden Gordon Ramsay Apple Pie is made with tart Granny Smith apples, sweet caramel, and buttery pastry, ready in 60 minutes. The rich caramel sauce bubbles up around the tender spiced apples as the crust turns perfectly crisp. I love how the sharp apples balance the sweet filling without becoming mushy.

Why This Classic Works

Most apple pies suffer from a soggy bottom or undercooked fruit. Pre-cooking the apples in a quick caramel guarantees a tender bite and a thick, rich sauce.

I used to just toss raw apples into a pastry case, but they always released too much water. Taking the time to caramelize them first completely changed my baking game.

Gordon Ramsay Apple Pie Ingredients

• 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
• 150g caster sugar
• 50g unsalted butter
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

How To Make Gordon Ramsay Apple Pie

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) and grease an 8-inch pie dish.
2. Make the caramel: In a heavy-bottomed pan, melt the sugar over medium heat until golden brown, then stir in the butter.
3. Cook the apples: Add the chopped apples, cinnamon, and vanilla to the caramel. Cook for 10 minutes until the apples soften and the sauce thickens, then cool slightly.
4. Assemble the pie: Pour the apple mixture into the pie dish. Top with the puff pastry, tucking the edges inside the dish.
5. Glaze and bake: Brush the pastry with the beaten egg and cut a small slit in the center. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and puffed.

Recipe Tips

• Choose the right apples: Granny Smith apples hold their shape and provide the necessary tartness to balance the sweet caramel.
• Don’t stir the sugar early: When melting sugar for caramel, swirl the pan instead of stirring to prevent crystallization.
• Let the filling cool: Adding piping hot filling to the pastry will melt the butter in the dough, resulting in a flat crust.

What To Serve With Apple Pie

Serve this warm pie with a generous scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a pour of cold double cream. A drizzle of extra salted caramel sauce also pairs brilliantly with the tart apples.

How To Store

Keep the baked pie in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat individual slices in a warm oven for 5 minutes to crisp up the pastry before serving.

FAQs

• Can I use a different type of apple? Yes, Braeburn or Honeycrisp work well, but avoid overly soft varieties like McIntosh.
• Why did my pastry shrink in the oven? Pastry shrinks if it gets too warm before baking. Ensure it is chilled before it goes into the hot oven.
• Can I make this pie ahead of time? You can make the caramel apple filling a day in advance and store it in the fridge until ready to assemble.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380 kcal
• Total Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sodium: 120mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 52g
• Protein: 4g

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• Gordon Ramsay Chocolate Cake Swiss Recipe
• Gordon Ramsay Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Recipe
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Gordon Ramsay Apple Pie

Recipe by Sophie Lane

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Total time

1

hour 

Gordon Ramsay Apple Pie pairs flaky, golden pastry with tender, spiced caramelized apples and rich butter in just 60 minutes. This straightforward yet highly impressive sweet dessert is brilliant for casual Sunday lunches or formal holiday dinners.

Ingredients

• 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped

• 150g caster sugar

• 50g unsalted butter

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry

• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Directions

• 1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) and grease an 8-inch pie dish.
• 2. Make the caramel: In a heavy-bottomed pan, melt the sugar over medium heat until golden brown, then stir in the butter.
• 3. Cook the apples: Add the chopped apples, cinnamon, and vanilla to the caramel. Cook for 10 minutes until the apples soften and the sauce thickens, then cool slightly.
• 4. Assemble the pie: Pour the apple mixture into the pie dish. Top with the puff pastry, tucking the edges inside the dish.
• 5. Glaze and bake: Brush the pastry with the beaten egg and cut a small slit in the center. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and puffed.