APPELTAART

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A traditional Dutch apple pie, the appeltaart has reportedly been showing up on dinner tables since the Middle Ages. This modern rendition flavors sweet-tart apples with a speculaas-inspired spice blend, and bakes them inside a rich, crisp, and buttery double crust.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal)
2 sticks plus 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
4 large egg yolks, plus 1 egg white
5 pounds tart apples, such as Granny Smith (10 to 12), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 15 cups)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups packed light-brown sugar, plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cinnamon sticks, ground (1 tablespoon)
7 whole cloves, ground (1/4 teaspoon)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, ground (a heaping 1/4 teaspoon)
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, ground (a heaping 1/4 teaspoon)
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
Lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Pulse flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt in a food processor until combined. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-size pieces remaining. Add egg yolks; pulse until no dry flour remains but dough is still crumbly (do not overmix, or pastry will be tough).
  • Transfer two-thirds of dough to a 10-by-3-inch springform pan (or a cake pan with bottom and sides lined with 2 crisscrossed parchment strips, leaving 4 over-hanging ends), pressing it evenly into bottom and up sides. Shape remaining dough into a flat disk; wrap tightly in plastic. Refrigerate both doughs until firm, about 1 hour.
  • In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice, 2 cups brown sugar, cornstarch, and spices. Transfer to chilled crust, tamping gently to compact filling. Roll out remaining dough on a lightly floured surface to an 11-inch round. Center over filling, then fold edges in and crimp together with sides of tart dough to adhere. Whisk together egg white and cream; brush over top of pastry. Cut a few vents in pastry. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and walnuts. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place tart on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden brown and fruit is tender, 2 hours to 2 hours, 15 minutes. Let cool completely (preferably overnight) in pan on a wire rack. Remove sides of springform or use parchment overhang to transfer tart to a cake plate. Cut into wedges and serve with whipped cream.

Ege ber
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This is my new go-to apple pie recipe. It's so simple to make and it always turns out perfect.


kytoni gyiem
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Fiseha Gebremamas
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This is the best apple pie recipe I've ever had! The crust is flaky and the apples are perfectly tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Dee Esc
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I love this apple pie recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


SK Yousuf
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This is an amazing apple pie recipe! The crust is flaky and the apples are perfectly tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ousman Goni
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I followed the recipe exactly and my apple pie turned out perfect! The crust was golden brown and flaky, and the apples were tender and sweet.


M Ali husen
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This is the best apple pie recipe I've ever tried. The crust is flaky and the apples are perfectly tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


leslie simons
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I love this apple pie recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I especially love the flaky crust.


Itunu Obalade
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and the apples are perfectly tender.


Dinesh Shresh
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the flaky crust and the sweet, tart apples.


Aimee Lynn
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This is my new go-to apple pie recipe. It's so simple to make and always turns out perfect.


Christopher Scoville
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I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The crust was especially a hit.


Makanga Jaffarjr
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out beautifully. I used Granny Smith apples and they were the perfect tartness.


Iqbal Hossan
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I followed the recipe exactly and my apple pie turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more sugar to the apples.


Saad zahid
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This was the most delicious apple pie I've ever had! The crust was flaky and golden brown, and the apples were perfectly tender and sweet. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.