Easy Recipe for German Onion Pie (Zwiebelkuchen)
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The Cozy Harvest Classic from the Wine Regions of Germany
There are recipes that feel like a story — and this one tells the tale of harvest season in Germany, where kitchens once filled with the scent of onions, cream, and pastry as grapevines turned gold.
This German Onion Pie, known as Zwiebelkuchen, is a comforting, savory pie that has been baked for centuries in the wine-growing regions along the Rhine and in Swabia. Traditionally served during the autumn grape harvest with a glass of young wine called Federweißer, it’s a dish that celebrates warmth, community, and the rhythm of seasonal life.
In the video below, I share the history behind this beloved harvest tradition and show how to make a modern home-baked version that’s easy to recreate in your own kitchen. With its caramelized onions, creamy custard, and buttery crust, this is rustic comfort food at its best — a recipe that connects us to the past with every bite.
👉 Watch the video below to learn the story and step-by-step process for making this cozy fall pie at home.
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In this video I followed the recipe from Daring Gourmet. I used a standard flakey crust instead of the more traditional yeasted crust recipe (which sounds even more mouthwatering!). Check out her post for the detailed recipe.
