Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Brazilian Apple Crumble (Torta de maçã)
A traditional Brazilian-style apple crumble that's simple, quick, and perfect for a cozy afternoon treat. Easy dough meets fresh, spiced fruit.
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Ingredients
3 cups self-rising 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 dusting)
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 dusting)
Where to find ingredients
Find self-rising flour in the baking aisle of any standard supermarket. Use high-quality unsalted butter for the best crumble texture, which you can find in the refrigerated dairy section. Fresh apples should be sourced from the produce department; Granny Smith or Gala are excellent choices. Honey is available in the spreads or baking aisle. For the sugar-cinnamon mix, ground cinnamon is easily found in the spice section. If you have trouble finding specific ingredients, large local grocery stores or shops specializing in international goods will carry all these staples.
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour with baking powder, butter or margarine, 2 cups of sugar, and the egg yolks
- Using your fingertips or two forks, work the mixture until it reaches a uniform, crumbly consistency
- Grease a medium baking dish with butter or margarine and lightly dust with flour, if desired
- Place half of the crumb mixture into the dish, spreading and pressing it down firmly with a spoon to create an even base
- Arrange the thin apple slices over the dough base
- In a small bowl, mix the orange juice with the honey and drizzle over the apples
- Cover the apples with the remaining crumb mixture, spreading it gently without pressing down
- Place in a preheated oven at 180°C and bake for approximately 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown
- Remove the tart from the oven and, while still warm, generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top
- Let it cool slightly before serving. The tart can be enjoyed warm or cold
Observations
This classic Brazilian apple crumble is a beloved comfort food, famous for being no-fuss and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for a casual afternoon tea or a quick dessert, it features a simple, buttery dough base combined with a zesty, cinnamon-kissed apple filling. The golden, crispy topping is what truly makes this recipe a crowd-pleaser.
Designed to be approachable even for beginners, this recipe keeps things straightforward while delivering that perfect contrast between tender fruit and a crumbly, aromatic crust.
Designed to be approachable even for beginners, this recipe keeps things straightforward while delivering that perfect contrast between tender fruit and a crumbly, aromatic crust.
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