Are you looking for a delectable dessert that combines the flavors of sweet apples and crunchy walnuts in a symphony of taste? Look no further! This article will guide you through the art of creating an "apple walnut torte", a masterpiece of pastry that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. With its layers of flaky crust, tender apples, and the irresistible crunch of walnuts, this torte is the perfect treat for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering or a special celebration. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create an unforgettable "apple walnut torte" that will become a favorite in your recipe collection.
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APPLE WALNUT TORTE
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Food Processor Mixer Dessert Bake Thanksgiving Apple Walnut Winter Jam or Jelly Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
- Butter pan and fit a round of parchment paper in bottom. Butter parchment, then flour pan.
- Spread 1/2 stick butter thickly on bottom of a 12-inch heavy skillet and sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar evenly over butter. Arrange apples, cut sides down, over sugar and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook over medium heat, turning apples occasionally, until sugar is caramelized and apples are tender and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Arrange apples, cut sides down, in concentric circles in bottom of cake pan, then pour over any caramel from skillet.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Pulse walnuts with remaining cup sugar in a food processor until finely ground.
- Beat remaining 1 1/2 sticks butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy, about 3 minutes. Add walnut sugar and beat until just combined. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in extracts. At low speed, mix in flour mixture until just combined (batter will be thick).
- Dollop batter over apples and spread evenly. Bake until torte just begins to pull away from side of pan and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool torte in pan on a rack 30 minutes. Put rack over torte, then invert torte onto rack.
- Melt apple jelly in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring. Brush apples generously with jelly, then cool torte completely, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
APPLE WALNUT TORTE WITH CARMEL RUM SAUCE
Steps:
- Torte: Preheat oven to 350F. Butter 8-inch round or square pan with 2-inch high sides. Saute raisins until vermouth is almost gone, then let sit and soak up remaining liquid. Sift first 4 ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl until blended. Add egg and beat well. Stir in dry ingredients, then apples, raisins and nuts. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool slightly. Serve with vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt. Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool completely. Cover torte, let stand at room temperature.) Sauce: Combine first 4 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until butter melts and sugars dissolve. Increase heat and boil until slightly thickened, whisking occasionally, about 3 minutes. Mix in rum. Cool sauce slightly. (This can be made the day before. Cool and refrigerate. Warm before serving.)
Tips:
- Use a food processor to quickly and easily chop the walnuts.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the walnuts by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely, so that they blend in well with the other ingredients.
- Be sure to use cold butter when making the crust. This will help to keep the crust flaky and prevent it from becoming greasy.
- If you don't have time to make the crust from scratch, you can use a store-bought pie crust.
- Be sure to peel and core the apples before slicing them. This will help to remove any unwanted bitterness from the apples.
- Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady.
- Be sure to toss the apples with the lemon juice before adding them to the filling. This will help to prevent the apples from browning.
- If you don't have any lemon juice, you can use white vinegar instead.
- Be sure to preheat the oven before baking the torte. This will help to ensure that the torte bakes evenly.
- Serve the torte warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Apple walnut torte is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust, sweet and tart filling, and crunchy walnuts, this torte is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this apple walnut torte a try.
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