Apple Ciambella

The apple ciambella is a classic dessert, simple to prepare and delicious. Here is a recipe with an Italian twist for you:

Ingredients

• 2 large apples
• 250 g of 00 flour
• 200 g of sugar
• 3 eggs
• 100 ml of vegetable oil
• 1 packet of baking powder
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• A pinch of salt
• Icing sugar (for decoration)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
2. Peel the apples, remove the core and cut them into small cubes.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4. Add the oil slowly, continuing to mix.
5. Incorporate the sifted flour a little at a time, mixing gently to avoid lumps.
6. Add the baking powder, grated lemon zest and a pinch of salt to the mixture.
7. Fold in the apple cubes into the batter, mixing gently to distribute them evenly.
8. Grease and flour a ciambella pan, or use a non-stick spray if you prefer.
9. Pour the batter into the pan and level it with a spatula.
10. Bake in the oven for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the ciambella comes out clean.
11. Remove the ciambella from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
12. Once cooled, dust it with icing sugar before serving.

Curiosity

In different Italian regions, apple ciambellas can vary in terms of texture and flavor. Some versions may include the addition of cinnamon or other spices to enhance the taste. Apples are very versatile fruit in Italian pastry and pair beautifully with the sweetness of baked doughs, resulting in satisfying desserts that are at the same time fresh and not too heavy.

If you don’t have apples, you can substitute them with other seasonal fruit such as pears or peaches, keeping the rest of the recipe unchanged for always a delicious result!