Step-by-Step Instructions
Begin by preheating your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit). Lightly grease a small baking dish with a little butter or oil, or line it with a sheet of parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier when the pie is done.
Peel the apples, remove the cores, and slice them into thin rounds or half-moon shapes. Set them aside while you prepare the batter. Keeping the slices thin is important here — it ensures the apples cook quickly and evenly throughout the baking time, which is the key to making this recipe work as fast as promised.
In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and add the sugar. Whisk the two together until the mixture becomes slightly pale in color and smooth in texture. This step is not just about combining the ingredients — it helps create a lighter, more tender crumb in the finished pie, so take a moment to whisk properly rather than just stirring.
Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the egg and sugar mixture. Stir well until everything is fully and smoothly combined. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and the pinch of salt, whisking them briefly together so the leavening and spice are evenly distributed throughout the flour before you add it to the wet mixture.
