Looking for a dessert that blends the sweetness of apples with the savory flavors of Ireland? Look no further than the Irish Apple Tart! This classic Irish treat combines a buttery, flaky crust with a tart and tangy apple filling, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Served on a plate with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, the Irish Apple Tart is sure to be a showstopping dessert that will impress your friends and family. In this article, we'll guide you through the simple steps to create this delicious dessert, providing you with tips and tricks to ensure your tart comes out perfect every time.
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IRISH APPLE TART
This recipe is based on the apple pie that chef Richard Corrigan's mother used to make every St Patrick's Day
Provided by Richard Corrigan
Categories Dessert, Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield Serves 8 with leftovers
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To make the savoury sugar, heat oven to 140C/fan 160C/gas 1. Scatter the muscovado sugar, Maldon sea salt and lemon zest over a baking sheet, then leave in the oven for 15 mins to dry out. Leave to cool, then blitz in a blender. Pass through a large-holed sieve to remove any big lumps, then set aside.
- For the pastry, pulse the flour and butter together in a food processor until you have the texture of breadcrumbs. Add the sugar and eggs and pulse until everything comes together. Wrap the pastry with cling film and chill.
- Tip the raisins into a pan with the whisky, and add 1 tsp of the sugar. Bring to a simmer, then leave to one side.
- Cut the apples into large wedges and melt the butter in a heavy-based pan. Toss the apples in the butter, then add half the demerara sugar, the cinnamon stick and a healthy splash of whiskey. Cook the apples for 3-4 mins until coloured, then place in a sieve to drain away excess juices.
- Turn oven up to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. Grease and flour a 28cm baking ring. Roll two-thirds of the pastry to the thickness of a £1 coin and line the ring. Chill for at least 20 mins. Prick pastry with a fork, then bake blind in the oven for around 10 mins. Brush with beaten egg, then return to the oven for 5 mins. Repeat this process again, cooking for another 5 mins - this will keep the pastry crisp. Leave to cool, then add the apple and raisin mixtures reserving any whiskey that has not been absorbed by the raisins. Roll a lid for the tart with the remaining pastry and place on top of the tart, egg washing to secure edges. Prick the top to release steam, egg wash the top of the pastry and sprinkle with the remaining demerara sugar. Turn oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4 and cook for 20 mins, until the top is golden.
- Put the apple tart on a large board. Lightly whip the cream and add the raisin whiskey to taste. Serve the spiced sugar in a bowl on the side to sprinkle over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1024 calories, Fat 44 grams fat, SaturatedFat 26 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 148 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 100 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 1.89 milligram of sodium
AN IRISH APPLE TART ON A PLATE
"Every woman in Ireland knows her mother's Apple Pie Recipe; this recipe is passed down through generation after generation and in some families it is so secret they would not dare tell anyone outside the family. There is nothing nicer than walking into a traditional Irish kitchen and smelling the wonderful aroma of freshly baking Apple Pie except that is a slice of freshly baked Apple Pie straight out of the oven topped with home made custard or cream." Recipe from Sorcha Dhonnchaidh who was born and raised in Ireland. Graduated from university Sorcha spends her spare time traveling Ireland and learning local traditions. She is well known for her story telling and loves to share old folklore tales with anyone who will listen.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix the flour and salt in a bowl then using your finger tips rub in the butter or margarine and the lard or shortening until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add enough of the cold water to form firm dough.
- Roll out ¾ of the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line an oven proof plate.
- Cover with the apples and place in the cloves and sprinkle on the cinnamon and sugar.
- Roll out the remaining pastry and use to cover the pie moistening the edges to seal the lid.
- Flute the edges and decorate with the trimmings of the pastry.
- Cut a vent in the top of the pie and brush the top with milk.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C/400°F gas mark 6 for about 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden.
- Serve with custard or cream.
CLASSIC IRISH APPLE TART RECIPE
My Classic Irish Apple Tart recipe is as authentically Irish as I am - with a perfect balance of sweet/tart apple flavor and golden crust.
Provided by Gemma Stafford
Categories Dessert
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and core the apples, and then cut them into ¼-inch (6mm) thick slices.
- Place the apple slices in a bowl and toss with the sugar. Set aside.
- On a floured surface, roll out one pie crust ¼-inch (6mm) thick and line a 9-inch (23cm) pie dish with it.
- Pour the apple filling into the crust.
- Roll out the second pie crust a bit larger than the bottom crust and cut out decorative vent holes with a knife or small cookie cutter. Set aside the cutouts.
- Brush the edges of the bottom crust with egg wash before draping the top crust over the apples.
- Trim the edges so that about a ½-inch (12mm) of crust hangs past the edges of the pan. Tuck this overhang underneath the bottom crust and crimp all around with your fingers or a fork to seal. If you wish, decorate the edges of the pie with the cutouts, using egg wash to help the pastry adhere.
- Brush the pastry with the egg wash and bake for about 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the apples are tender. (if the pastry starts to over-brown before the apples are cooked, cover the pie with foil for the remainder of the cooking time.
- Let cool down for 30 minutes before serving with ice cream. Store leftovers, loosely covered, at room temperature for up to 2 days.
MUM'S IRISH APPLE PIE
As a little boy I grew up helping my mother make apple and fruit pies. She was from Cork in southern Ireland so I'm guessing the recipe is Irish and possibly the same one her mother taught her. Sadly my mum is no longer with us, but her legendary apple pie lives on in my memory. I promise you will love this pie!
Provided by BRIANGREEN
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland Irish
Time 2h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch pie pan.
- To Make Crust: In a large bowl, combine flours, salt and sugar. Cut in butter and shortening until coarse crumbs are formed. Mix in sour cream and lemon juice. Keep mixing until dough forms a ball; dough may be slightly lumpy, this is fine. Wrap dough ball in plastic wrap and allow to chill for 1 hour.
- Once chilled, take dough out of refrigerator and cut it in half; keep one half covered and in the refrigerator. Roll dough to 1/8 of an inch. To lift pie shell, roll dough around rolling pin and then unroll into pie pan. Trim overhanging edges of pie crust.
- To Make Filling: Place apples into pie shell. In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour and nutmeg; mix thoroughly. Sprinkle mixture over apples. Squirt lemon juice over apples. Place pie in refrigerator while top crust is rolled out.
- Remove pie from refrigerator. Brush outer edge of bottom crust with beaten egg. Place second crust on top of pie; crimp pie shell edges together. Brush entire top crust with egg and cut 4 steam slots into it.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow pie to completely cool before serving. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.9 calories, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 87.4 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 163.2 mg, Sugar 28 g
IRISH APPLE PIE
A delicious apple dessert from Ireland. The pastry is not as firm as regular pastry. Be sure to GREASE the pie pan.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Combine potato, butter, cinnamon, ginger and brown sugar.
- Mix well.
- Blend in flour.
- Reserve 3/4 cup for top of the pie.
- On a sheet of waxed paper or better still parchment paper, pat the remaining dough into a circle slightly larger than a 9-inch pie plate.
- Place a well-greased pie plate over dough.
- Lift and invert the dough into the pan.
- Remove waxed paper.
- Arrange apple slices of potato mixture.
- Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp.
- brown sugar.
- Pat remaining 3/4 cup of potato mixture onto a 9-inch circle of waxed paper.
- Invert over filled pie.
- Peel off paper, crimp and seal edges of dough around pie.
- Cut a vent in the centre of the pie.
- Bake 45 to 50 minutes.
- Brush top with 1 tsp.
- melted butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar a few minutes before removing from oven.
- Serve hot with whipped cream.
- Serves 6.
- One Potato Two Potato.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.9, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 8.2, Sodium 233.2, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 17.1, Protein 2.1
Tips:
- To make sure your tart crust is crispy and flaky, use a combination of butter and lard in the dough. The butter will add flavor and richness, while the lard will help to create a light and flaky texture.
- If you don't have any buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- To prevent the apples from browning, toss them with a mixture of lemon juice and water before adding them to the tart crust.
- Be sure to preheat your oven before baking the tart. This will help to ensure that the crust is cooked evenly.
- To make the glaze for the tart, simply combine sugar and milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Then, remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
- Let the tart cool slightly before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the filling from spilling out.
Conclusion:
This classic Irish apple tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust, sweet and tart apple filling, and creamy vanilla glaze, this tart is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this Irish apple tart a try. You won't be disappointed!
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