Indulge in the delectable Apple Torte, an exquisite pastry that combines the classic flavors of sweet apples, flaky crust, and a hint of cinnamon. This easy-to-make treat requires only three apples, making it a convenient and budget-friendly dessert option. With three variations to choose from, this recipe offers something for every taste preference. The Classic Apple Torte features a traditional filling of sliced apples, while the Sour Cream Apple Torte adds a touch of tanginess with the inclusion of sour cream in the batter. For those who prefer a nutty twist, the Walnut Apple Torte incorporates chopped walnuts into the filling. Each variation promises a unique and satisfying experience, making this recipe a versatile addition to any baker's repertoire.
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PHILLY BAVARIAN APPLE TORTE
Easy to prepare and absolutely delicious, this is a rich dessert perfect for special occasions.
Provided by Philadelphia
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Cooking with Philly Canada
Time 4h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Beat butter and 1/3 cup of the sugar in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add flour; mix well. Spread onto bottom and 1 inch up side of 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and 1/3 cup of the remaining sugar in same bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Spread evenly over crust. Combine remaining 1/3 cup sugar and the cinnamon. Add to apples in large bowl; toss to coat. Spoon over cream cheese layer; sprinkle with almonds.
- Bake 10 min. Reduce temperature to 375 degrees F; continue baking 25 min. or until centre is set. Cool on wire rack. Loosen torte from rim of pan. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours before serving. Store any leftovers in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 145 mg, Sugar 21.5 g
GERMAN APPLE TORTE (KRUMMELTORTE)
German cooks boast dozens of versions of apple tortes and kuchens. The pastry for this one is easy enough for novice cooks to make.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- TO MAKE THE FILLING: Peel, core and quarter apples; cut each quarter crosswise into 5 or 6 pieces.
- Place in empty saucepan; stir in 1/2 cup of the sugar.
- Cover and simmer for 7 minutes or until apples are partially cooked.
- Place in sieve to drain.
- TO MAKE THE PASTRY: In bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
- Lightly beat together egg and vanilla.
- Stir into flour mixture and mix well until ball of soft dough forms.
- (If dough seems too stiff, add a few drops of water.) Rolls out half the pastry to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut to fit bottom of lightly greased 8-inch springform pan.
- Place drained apples on top of pastry, leaving 1/2 inch space between apples and inside edge of pan.
- Crumble remaining pastry dough into currant-sized crumbs.
- Drop half the crumbs into the space between apples and edge of pan.
- Flatten top surface of apples and sprinkle with remaining pastry crumbs.
- Sprinkle torte with remaining sugar.
- Bake in 425 F.
- oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until well browned.
- Remove hinged ring and serve torte on pan base.
- Serve warm, garnished with whipped cream.
- Makes 8 servings.
- Canadian Living.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.2, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 56.9, Sodium 187.3, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 33.8, Protein 2.8
BAVARIAN-STYLE APPLE TORTE
This recipe is one of my family's favorites. It's similar to a cheesecake but much better. I get many requests for the recipe.
Provided by melissa5
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix together the butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and 1/2 cup of sugar in a bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat together the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl. Stir in the eggs and 3/4 teaspoons vanilla extract. Pour the egg mixture over the crust.
- Combine the sliced apples, cinnamon, and 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl. Spoon apple mixture evenly over the cream cheese mixture. Place the springform pan on a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until center is set, 50 to 65 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 123.1 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 245.5 mg, Sugar 29.2 g
BAVARIAN APPLE TORTE
This rich, creamy torte has always been one of my favorite autumn desserts. Mom uses the freshest apples from a local orchard and bakes this treat until the apples are crisp-tender. It tastes as good as it looks. -Alyson Armstrong, Parkersburg, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the first four ingredients. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Pour over the crust. Combine topping ingredients; spoon over filling. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until the center is set. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator. Cut into wedges with a serrated knife.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
AUTUMN APPLE TORTE
During apple season, I always look forward to making this yummy torte. It has a cream cheese layer and apples galore. -Margaret Wilson, San Bernardino, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, cream butter and 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Press onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Add egg and almond extract; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust., Place apples in a large bowl. Mix cinnamon sugar and nutmeg; add to apples and toss to coat. Arrange over cream cheese mixture. Bake 5 minutes. , Reduce oven setting to 400°. Bake until apples are tender, 30-35 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., Remove rim from pan. In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over torte; sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
APPLE BAVARIAN TORTE
A cookie-like crust holds the sensational filling of cream cheese, apples and almonds. This comforting apple torte will be welcomed addition to a bake sale or potluck. -Sheila Swift, Dobson, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in flour and vanilla until blended. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Pour over crust. In another large bowl, toss apples with cinnamon and remaining sugar. Spoon over cream cheese layer., Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 400°; bake 25 minutes. Sprinkle almonds over top; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Remove sides of pan before slicing. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
APPLE TART
For 15 years my husband, daughter and I owned and operated an apple orchard, where we raised 27 variations of apples on 2,200 trees. This easy apple tart recipe is my personal favorite. My family even prefers this wonderful dish with tart apples over traditional apple pie. I hope you enjoy it, too. -Marilyn Begres, Dexter, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat 3/4 cup sugar, stirring constantly until it is liquefied and golden brown. Remove from the heat. , In a small bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon and remaining sugar. Arrange half the apples in a single layer in skillet. Sprinkle with half the sugar mixture. Arrange half the remaining apples in circular pattern over sugar; sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture. Place remaining apples over all, keeping the top as level as possible. Dot with butter. , Roll out dough to 11-in. circle; place over apples, pressing gently to completely cover. Do not flute. Bake at 400° until apples are tender and golden brown, about 50 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
APPLE TORTE
This is a recipe of a wife of a coworker. She made them for Christmas and they are wonderful. The crust is almost like a shortbread cookie and the filling creamy cheese. Easy to make and very elegant looking.
Provided by Dawnab
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Crust: cream butter and sugar, add vanilla and mix well.
- add flour and blend with your hand till crumbly.
- press into the bottom and 3/4 up the sides of 2 9 inch springform pans.
- Filling: beat cream cheese and sugar, add vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each egg.
- pour half into each crust.
- Topping: Mix apples cinnamon and lemon juice.
- Lay apples on top on cheese mixture in a curcular pattern, and inside and outside row.
- Top with almonds.
- Bake at 350 for 45 minutes to an hour.
- Cool on wire rack for 1 hour.
- Remove from pan and refrigerate over night.
APPLE BAVARIAN TORTE
This torte is made in a springform pan. Cream cheese, almonds, and apples deck this to the nines! Enjoy this dessert with your loved ones during the holidays.
Provided by TERRI DALLEN
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F(230 degrees C).
- Cream together butter, 1/3 cup sugar, vanilla, and flour. Press crust mixture into the flat bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Pour cheese mixture over crust.
- Combine 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Toss the sliced apples with the sugar mixture and spread over the cheese filling.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and continue baking for 25 minutes. Sprinkle almonds over top of torte. Continue baking until almonds are lightly browned and apples are tender. Cool before removing from pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 56.4 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 116.5 mg, Sugar 22.6 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of apples. This will give your torte a more complex flavor and texture. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady are all good choices.
- Peel and core your apples thinly. This will help them cook evenly.
- Don't overcook your apples. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Use a good quality puff pastry. This will make your torte light and flaky.
- Brush the puff pastry with egg wash before baking. This will help it to brown nicely.
- Serve your torte warm or at room temperature. It's also delicious topped with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Conclusion:
This easy apple torte is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's made with just a few simple ingredients and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give this apple torte a try. You won't be disappointed!
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