Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Crunchy Apple Tart (Torta de maçã e)
A beloved classic with a golden, crumbly crust and tender spiced apples. Simple to prepare and perfect for a cozy afternoon tea or a quick family dessert.
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Ingredients
3 cups self-raising flour
200g butter or margarine at room temperature
2 cups sugar
3 egg yolks
3 medium apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup sugar mixed with ground cinnamon (for sprinkling)
200g butter or margarine at room temperature
2 cups sugar
3 egg yolks
3 medium apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup sugar mixed with ground cinnamon (for sprinkling)
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients at local supermarkets like Shoprite, Spar, or neighbourhood markets. Look for self-raising flour and fresh apples in the produce or baking aisles. Use standard block butter or baking margarine.
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour, butter or margarine, 2 cups of sugar, and the egg yolks.
- Using your fingertips or two forks, work the mixture until it forms a uniform, coarse crumbly texture.
- Grease a medium-sized baking dish with butter or margarine, lightly dusting it with flour if desired.
- Place half of the crumb mixture into the dish, spreading it out and pressing down firmly with a spoon to create an even base.
- Arrange the thinly sliced apples over the crust base.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice and honey, then drizzle this mixture over the apples.
- Cover the apples with the remaining crumb mixture, spreading it gently over the top without pressing down.
- Place in a preheated oven at 180°C and bake for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, or until the surface is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and, while still hot, generously sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top.
- Allow the tart to cool slightly before serving. It can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Observations
This crunchy apple tart is a much-loved classic in Brazilian kitchens, celebrated for its practicality and deeply comforting flavour. It is the perfect choice for a delightful afternoon tea or as a fuss-free dessert, pairing a simple, buttery crust with a bright, citrus-kissed apple filling. The crisp, crumbly topping ties the whole experience together.
The preparation process is straightforward, making it an excellent recipe even for those just starting out in the kitchen. Once baked, you get a beautiful golden tart featuring a soft, cinnamon-scented apple heart encased in an irresistibly crunchy crust.
The preparation process is straightforward, making it an excellent recipe even for those just starting out in the kitchen. Once baked, you get a beautiful golden tart featuring a soft, cinnamon-scented apple heart encased in an irresistibly crunchy crust.
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