Flaky Apple Cake Without Egg

Ingredients

• 200 g spelt whole‑grain flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 125 g butter
• 2 tbsp cold water
• 5 apples
• 2 tbsp whole‑grain breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Maple syrup

Instructions

1. 1.

   For the dough, chop flour, salt and butter with a knife, then knead with water into a smooth dough. Wrap or cover and chill for 1 hour.

2. 2.

   Peel, quarter, core and slice the apples into wedges. Drizzle with lemon juice and mix well.

3. 3.

   Roll out the dough on a floured surface and place it in a pie tin. Trim excess edge. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the base. Arrange apple slices fan‑shaped on top and drizzle with maple syrup. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (160 °C fan, gas level 2–3) for about 40–45 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Serve warm or cold, with or without whipped cream as desired.