CREATIVE BAKING: 3 EASY RECIPES FOR APPLE PIE WITH HEMP

In this article, we'll get creative and show you 3 simple and tempting recipes for apple pie with a surprising hemp touch. Apple pie is a popular dessert that deserves a modern revival. We will advise you how to combine the traditional taste of apples with a subtle hint of hemp. What hemp products can you use in the preparation of hemp pie? Is it possible to use CBD flowers? And how to incorporate hemp oil into a classic apple pie recipe? Get ready for a unique experience that combines delicious flavour combinations with a hemp twist.

About hemp and its use in gastronomy

Hemp, a plant with a rich history, is also finding its place in the culinary world. Its seeds, oils and other products offer a wide range of flavours and nutritional values. In the culinary world, hemp is increasingly recognised for its rich nutritional composition and delicate aroma.

Below are some of the uses of hemp:

• Hemp seed: a great source of protein, fibre and healthy fats. It is used in muesli, baked goods and smoothies.
• Hemp oil: contains essential fatty acids. It is suitable for sauces, salads and marinades.
• CBD flowers: contain cannabidiol (CBD) with relaxing effects. They are used to make teas, oils and baked goods.
• Hemp leaves: add a delicate flavour and aroma. They are added to salads and drinks.
• Hemp protein: a source of protein and nutrients. It is added to batters, smoothies and desserts.

Recipe No. 1: Classic apple pie with a hint of hemp

Ingredients:

• 4 medium apples (e.g. Granny Smith)
• 2 cups of plain flour
• 1/2 cup butter (melted)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons hemp oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• pinch of salt
• cinnamon and nutmeg to taste

Procedure:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and prepare a baking tray.
2. Peel the apples and cut them into thin slices. Sprinkle them with cinnamon and nutmeg and leave them to rest.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and a pinch of salt.
4. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, add the melted butter, hemp oil and vanilla extract. Mix well.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth dough is formed.
6. Spread half of the batter evenly on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
7. Arrange the apples on top and top with the remaining batter.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the pie is golden and cooked through.
9. Let the pie cool before serving. If you like, you can sprinkle it with icing sugar.

Tips:

• For a stronger apple flavour, add chopped nuts to the apples.
• Hemp oil can have a strong taste, so make sure you don't add too much. Remember that its effects can vary.
• If you want to achieve an even more intense hemp flavour, you can also add hemp protein to the batter.

Recipe 2: Refreshing apple pie with a touch of hemp flowers

Ingredients:

• 5 medium apples (e.g. Golden Delicious)
• 1 packet of puff pastry
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest (grated)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground CBD flowers
• 1 teaspoon icing sugar (for sprinkling)

Procedure:

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C and prepare a baking tray.
2. Spread the puff pastry on the baking sheet and seal the edges.
3. Peel the apples , remove the cores and cut them into thin slices.
4. Mix the sugar, water, lemon juice and lemon zest in a saucepan. Bring to the boil and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the sliced apples and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the apples are soft.
6. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Spread the apples evenly over the batter.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, until the pastry is golden.
9. While baking, mix a little water with the ground CBD flowers to get a paste consistency.
10. After removing from the oven, allow the cake to cool briefly and then spread a thin layer of CBD flower paste on top.
11. To enhance the flavour , sprinkle the cake with icing sugar.

Recipe 3: Apple pie with hemp cream

Ingredients:

• 5 medium apples (e.g. Granny Smith)
• 1 packet of puff pastry
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest (grated)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds

Procedure:

• Preheat the oven to 200 °C and prepare a baking tray.
• Spread the puff pastry on the baking sheet and press the edges together.
• Peel the apples , remove the cores and cut them into thin slices.
• Mix the sugar, water, lemon juice and lemon zest in a saucepan. Bring to the boil and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the sliced apples and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the apples are soft.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
• Spread the apples evenly over the batter.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, until the pastry is golden.
• While baking, mix the cold cream with the honey and finely chopped hemp seeds.
• Let the cake cool briefly after removing from the oven.
• Brush the surface of the cake with a layer of hemp cream.

A few words in conclusion

Creative baking of apple pie with hemp opens the door to a world of new taste experiences. These 3 recipes have given you a guide to different variations that can be adapted to your taste preferences. Above all, the key to preparing tasty yet safe dishes is the correct and informed use of cannabis in the kitchen. Be creative, experiment with ingredients and have a lot of fun while cooking. Whether you opt for a classic cake with hemp cream or an unconventional version with hemp flowers, your taste senses are guaranteed to be amazed by the harmony of flavours that apple cake with hemp offers.

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