GEORGIAN GOLDEN RAISIN WALNUT TORTE
This is an adaptation of a recipe I found while researching Georgian food for a party. It has become a favorite dessert for my group of friends. The original called for purple raisins, but I like the flavor of sultanas better. You can obviously use whichever you like best. I also think it might be good with some other dried fruits mixed in, but I haven't tried that yet.
Provided by Brigette Anderson
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 14x16-inch or larger baking sheet.
- Spread walnuts out onto a baking sheet in a single layer and bake in the preheated oven until walnuts smell toasted and are lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Let cool; process nuts into tiny chunks in a food processor, pulsing several times to avoid turning them into nut butter.
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add raisins to the steamer, cover, and steam until plump and moist, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Combine walnuts, raisins, 1/2 cup white sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Place 1 pie crust in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Cover with 1/3 of the raisin mixture, spreading it into a layer about 1/2-inch thick and leaving a 1-inch margin at the edge of the crust. Dot filling with 1 tablespoon butter chunks. Place 2nd crust over filling and spread 1/3 of the raisin filling as before; dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Repeat with 3rd crust and remaining 1/3 of raisin filling and remaining 1 tablespoon butter chunks. Place final crust on top and press edges together to make a dome with the filling sealed inside the crusts. Use your fingers to crimp the edges into a fluted shape.
- Whisk egg with milk in a small bowl and brush the top of the pie with the mixture. Cut 5 2-inch-long slits into the top crust in a star pattern.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 50 to 60 minutes.
- Combine 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar, and white grape juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil until mixture thickens into a syrup, 7 to 10 minutes. Drizzle syrup over the hot torte to make a glaze. Cool slightly before cutting into 16 slices for serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 277.2 mg, Sugar 30.6 g
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Tayyab King
[email protected]I'm not a fan of raisins, but I still enjoyed this torte. The cake was very moist and the walnuts added a nice crunch.
FU FU
[email protected]This torte is absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to try it.
NAMAGANDA Joweli
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my torte didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Ebrima B.N Ceesay
[email protected]This torte is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still quite good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Jared Hovey
[email protected]Not bad!
Tamoor Vicky
[email protected]This is one of the best tortes I've ever had! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the raisins and walnuts add a wonderful depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Mujeeb Qurban
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect dessert for potlucks and parties because it's easy to transport and serve. Plus, everyone loves it!
Victoria Odoi
[email protected]This torte is a true masterpiece! The flavors and textures blend together perfectly, creating a truly unforgettable dessert. I highly recommend it for any special occasion.
Eddalys A. Franqui Rivera
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this torte turned out amazing! It was surprisingly easy to make and the instructions were clear and concise. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the raisins and walnuts added a nice touch of sweetness and texture. I'll defi
Godwin Kings
[email protected]This Georgian Golden Raisin Walnut Torte is an absolute delight! The combination of sweet raisins, crunchy walnuts, and moist cake is simply divine. I followed the recipe precisely and the results were stunning. My family and friends raved about it.