Best 5 Apple Torte With Bread Crumb And Hazelnut Crust Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our delectable Apple Torte, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This exceptional dessert features a delightful combination of sweet and tangy apples nestled in a crumbly breadcrumb and hazelnut crust. Experience the perfect balance of flavors as the crisp and juicy apples complement the nutty richness of the crust, creating a harmonious bite. Our recipe provides detailed instructions for crafting this exquisite torte, ensuring that every step is executed with precision. Additionally, we've included variations of this classic recipe, including a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions, a vegan version for those following a plant-based lifestyle, and a Dutch Apple Torte variation that incorporates a streusel topping for an extra crunchy twist. Embark on this culinary journey and create an unforgettable dessert that will leave a lasting impression on your palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE TORTE WITH BREADCRUMB-HAZELNUT



Apple Torte with Breadcrumb-Hazelnut image

Provided by Lidia Bastianich

Categories     Food Processor     Dessert     Bake     Apple     Fall     Hazelnut     Breadcrumbs     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Apple filling:
2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup hard apple cider or dry white wine
Crust:
8 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless Italian or French bread (finely ground in processor)
1 cup hazelnuts, toasted , husked
10 tablespoons sugar, divided
4 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon (generous) salt
3/4 cup whole milk
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Whipped cream
Special Equipment
9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom

Steps:

  • For apple filling:
  • Arrange apples in even layer in heavy large skillet. Sprinkle with sugar, then pour apple cider over. Cover and cook over medium heat until apples are tender, gently turning apples occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Uncover; cook until juices evaporate, frequently but carefully turning apples to keep wedges intact, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Let apples cool completely in skillet. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to bowl. Cover; chill.
  • For crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread breadcrumbs on large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until dried and light golden, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Cool.
  • Finely grind hazelnuts and 6 tablespoons sugar in processor. Add 3 cups breadcrumbs; process 5 seconds. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Stir in 4 tablespoons sugar, lemon peel, and salt. Combine milk and butter in small saucepan. Stir over medium heat just until butter melts. Pour milk-butter mixture over breadcrumb mixture; stir until moistened (dough will be sticky). Let dough rest in bowl until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Transfer 1 cup dough to floured work surface. Gather into ball; flatten into disk. Press out to 9-inch round; wrap in plastic. Chill at least 1 hour for top crust. Transfer remaining dough to work surface. Gather into ball; flatten into disk. Press disk onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom, pushing crust up to extend 1/2 inch above sides. Cover; chill at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Fill crust with apple mixture. Place top crust over filling. Fold bottom crust overhang up over top crust edges, pressing together to seal.
  • Bake torte until crust is deep golden and crust begins to separate from sides of pan (top crust may crack), about 1 hour. Cool in pan on rack at least 2 hours. Carefully remove sides from tart pan. Transfer to platter. Dust with powdered sugar. Cut into wedges. Serve with whipped cream.

APPLE TORTE WITH BREAD CRUMB AND HAZELNUT CRUST



Apple Torte with Bread Crumb and Hazelnut Crust image

Categories     Bread     Cake     Cookies     Side     Bake     Apple     Hazelnut     Pastry

Yield makes a 9-inch tart, serving 8 or more

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the Bread Crumb Crust
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted
1 1/2 cups fine dry bread crumbs
6 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
3/4 cup milk
6 tablespoons butter, plus a bit for the tart pan
Flour for rolling out the dough
For the Apple Filling
2 pounds (or a bit more) tart, firm apples such as Granny Smith
1/3 cup sugar, or more to taste
1 cup hard (fermented) apple cider or dry white wine
Whipped cream or sour cream or ice cream or powdered sugar (optional)
Recommended Equipment
A wide, heavy-bottomed 3- or 4-quart saucepan, with a cover
A 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom
A pizza stone or oven tiles, if available

Steps:

  • To make the pastry dough, chop the toasted hazelnuts into small bits, about the size of barley or rice grains, using a chef's knife, or pulse in a food processor, in short bursts to avoid pulverizing. Mix the chopped nuts with the bread crumbs, sugar, and grated lemon zest in a big bowl.
  • Heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan just until the butter melts. Pour over the dry mixture, and stir until evenly moistened. Let the very sticky dough sit in the bowl for about 15 minutes, so the liquids are absorbed by the crumbs. Scrape dough onto a large piece of plastic wrap, enclose it, and press into a disk. Refrigerate the dough for an hour or more, until it is quite firm.
  • To make the filling, peel, core, and slice the apples; you should have 6 to 7 cups of slices. Spread them in the saucepan; pour the sugar and the cider or wine on top; cover the pan, and set it over medium heat. Cook covered for about 10 minutes, gently turning the apples every few minutes, as they wilt and release their juices. Uncover the pan; adjust the heat to keep the liquid perking and slowly reducing. Turn the slices over frequently but carefully, so they stay intact. When the liquid has all evaporated and the apples are soft and nicely glazed, turn off the heat and let the apples cool.
  • When you're ready to form the pastry and bake, arrange a rack in the middle of the oven (covered with a baking stone or tiles, preferably) and heat it to 375˚. Lightly butter the tart ring and removable metal bottom.
  • Cut off a third of the chilled disk of dough for the top crust, and set it aside. On a well-floured surface, roll the remaining two-thirds of the dough to a 12-inch-diameter circle, almost 1/4 inch thick-more like a cookie dough than a pie crust. Flour the rolling pin and work surface as needed to prevent sticking. Lift the round and lay it, centered, on the tart pan. Press the dough down so it lines the pan bottom and sides, and trim the edges so there's an even 1/2 inch of dough over the rim of the tart ring, all around.
  • Spread the cooled apple slices on the bottom crust, in an even layer. Roll out the smaller piece of dough into a 9-inch round, the same thickness as the first. Lay it loosely over the filling, and trim the outside edges to fit snugly inside the bottom crust, covering the apples like a lid. Fold the overlapping bottom crust over the top piece, and pinch and smooth the dough layers together, sealing the apples inside.
  • Place the torta in the oven, and bake for an hour or longer, until the top crust is deep golden brown and the outer crust has separated slightly from the side ring. The top crust may crack open, and you should be able to see the apple filling bubbling inside. Set the pan on a wire rack to cool.
  • When the torta has cooled and the crust has firmed up, remove the side ring. If you wish, use a long metal spatula to separate the bottom crust from the metal disk, and slide the torta onto a board or cake plate. Serve cut in wedges, warm with ice cream, or completely cool with powdered sugar and some kind of cream.

APPLE & HAZELNUT CRUMBLE



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I tweaked the Magnolia Bakery's recipe for Apple Tart with Hazelnut Brown Sugar topping, to come up with this simple and quick crumble. It is absolutely delicious. I received so many complements that I'm thinking of making it my signature dessert! =) Notes: I use either a 9 or 10 inch round pie dish for this recipe, but you can also use individual ramekins - just remember to shorten the baking time as ramekins are smaller and won't take as long to cook in the oven. Also note that measuring cups are required for this recipe!

Provided by Sweet surrender

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 nine or ten inch round crumble, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 -6 small tart green apples, cored, peeled & thinly sliced (ie. equals approx 4 cups of thinly sliced apples)
1/3 cup caster sugar
1 tablespoon plain white flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup plain white flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar (I prefer dark brown sugar but light is fine too)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and cut into small pieces
1/2 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts (I put them in a freezer bag and smash them with a rolling pin)

Steps:

  • Pre heat your oven to 320 degrees fahrenheit or 160 degrees celsius.
  • First, make the filling by placing all the ingredients in a large bowl and tossing gently with your fingers until the apple slices are evenly coated. Set aside for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Now make the topping by mixing the flour and brown sugar in a bowl. Add in the butter and rub in with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  • Next, add the hazelnuts to the topping mixture and, using your hands, toss until all the ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
  • Very lightly grease the pie dish with butter. (I like to use a nice glass baking dish). Transfer the apple mixture evenly into the dish. Using your fingers, sprinkle the brown sugar topping evenly over the apples.
  • Place the dish on a baking sheet and bake for approximately 45 minutes, until the top is lightly golden. When ready, take it out of the oven and let it cool for about an hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.1, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 10, Carbohydrate 56, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 38.5, Protein 3.8

PHILLY BAVARIAN APPLE TORTE



PHILLY Bavarian Apple Torte image

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

½ cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
1 cup flour
1 (250 g) package PHILADELPHIA Brick Cream Cheese, softened
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 each Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples, peeled, sliced
¼ cup sliced almonds

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

APPLE TORTE (EASY-ONLY 3 APPLES)



Apple Torte (Easy-Only 3 Apples) image

From the Star Ledger. Published in "Jersey Fresh Cooks" (NJ Dept. of Agriculture) from Harriet Kurtzman. This is easy and good!

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Tarts

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 pie/torte, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 large apples, peeled, cored, cut into crescent slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cream toghether butter and sugar. Add egg and beat.
  • Sift together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Beat dry ingredients into butter mixture.
  • Stir apples into batter, which will be thick and hard to stir.
  • Turn into a buttered 9" pie pan and spread smooth.
  • Bake for 1 hour, until just brown.

Tips:

- Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices. - Be sure to peel and core the apples before slicing them. - If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the bread crumbs and hazelnuts by hand. - Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. - Bake the torte until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Let the torte cool completely before serving. This will help the flavors to develop and the cake to set.

Conclusion:

This apple torte is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The bread crumb and hazelnut crust is a nice twist on the classic apple pie crust, and the apples are cooked to perfection. This torte is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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