Best 11 Appletorte Recipes

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Indulge in the exquisite symphony of flavors and textures that is the traditional German Apple Torte, a culinary masterpiece that captivates the senses with its delicate layers of thinly sliced apples nestled in a tender, buttery pastry crust. This iconic dessert is a testament to the magic that happens when simple ingredients are combined with culinary expertise.

Our curated collection of recipes offers a diverse range of variations on this classic, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match. From the traditional German recipe that has stood the test of time to creative takes that incorporate unique ingredients and flavor combinations, our selection promises an unforgettable journey through the world of Apple Tortes.

Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore recipes that showcase the versatility of this beloved dessert. Discover variations that incorporate nuts, spices, and liqueurs, adding layers of complexity and depth to the classic flavor profile. Delight in recipes that feature different types of apples, each contributing its own distinct character to the symphony of flavors. And for those with a sweet tooth, explore recipes that elevate the Apple Torte with decadent toppings, sauces, and glazes.

With detailed instructions, helpful tips, and stunning visuals, our recipes empower you to recreate this iconic dessert in the comfort of your own kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, our collection provides the guidance and inspiration you need to create an Apple Torte that will impress and delight your loved ones.

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

BAVARIAN APPLE TORTE



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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

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
3 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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.

APPLE TORTE (EASY-ONLY 3 APPLES)



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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.

APPLE TARTS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry, defrosted
4 small (6 ounce) Granny Smith apples
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, small-diced
3/4 cup apricot jelly or warm sieved apricot jam
3 tablespoons Calvados, rum, or water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 4 squares. Divide the pastry between the prepared sheet pans and refrigerate while you prepare the apples.
  • Peel the apples and cut them in half through the stem. Remove the stems and cores with a sharp knife and a melon baller. Slice the apples crosswise in 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place overlapping slices of apples diagonally across the pastry and place one slice of apple on each side of the arranged slices. Sprinkle the apples evenly with the sugar and dot them with the butter.
  • Bake for 40 minutes, until the pastry is browned and the edges of the apples start to brown. Don't worry! The apple juices will burn in the pan but the tarts will be fine! When the tarts are done, heat the apricot jelly together with the Calvados until bubbly and brush the apples and pastry completely with the jelly mixture. Loosen the tarts with a metal spatula so they don't stick to the paper. Allow to cool and serve warm or at room temperature.

FRENCH APPLE TART



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Bake Ina Garten's French Apple Tart recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network with Granny Smith apples atop buttery, homemade pastry dough.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced
1/2 cup ice water
4 Granny Smith apples
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, small diced
1/2 cup apricot jelly or warm sieved apricot jam
2 tablespoons Calvados, rum, or water

Steps:

  • For the pastry, place the flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse for a few seconds to combine. Add the butter and pulse 10 to 12 times, until the butter is in small bits the size of peas. With the motor running, pour the ice water down the feed tube and pulse just until the dough starts to come together. Dump onto a floured board and knead quickly into a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Roll the dough slightly larger than 10 by 14-inches. Using a ruler and a small knife, trim the edges. Place the dough on the prepared sheet pan and refrigerate while you prepare the apples.
  • Peel the apples and cut them in half through the stem. Remove the stems and cores with a sharp knife and a melon baller. Slice the apples crosswise in 1/4-inch thick slices. Place overlapping slices of apples diagonally down the middle of the tart and continue making diagonal rows on both sides of the first row until the pastry is covered with apple slices. (I tend not to use the apple ends in order to make the arrangement beautiful.) Sprinkle with the full 1/2 cup of sugar and dot with the butter.
  • Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the pastry is browned and the edges of the apples start to brown. Rotate the pan once during cooking. If the pastry puffs up in one area, cut a little slit with a knife to let the air out. Don't worry! The apple juices will burn in the pan but the tart will be fine! When the tart's done, heat the apricot jelly together with the Calvados and brush the apples and the pastry completely with the jelly mixture. Loosen the tart with a metal spatula so it doesn't stick to the paper. Allow to cool and serve warm or at room temperature.

APPLE TORTE



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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

16 ounces butter, softened
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups flour
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
4 apples, cored, peeled and slices (tart apples work best)
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup sliced almonds

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.

APPLETORTE (SCANDINAVIAN APPLE CAKE)



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This is very easy and delicious. Use Cortland, Rome, Golden Delicious or McIntosh Apples. By Mark Bittman.

Provided by susie cooks

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups flour, plus
extra flour, for pan
1 cup butter, softened, plus
more butter, for the pan
1 cup sugar, plus
more sugar, for the top of the cake
3 eggs
4 cups apples, peeled, cored, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.
  • Using an electic mixer, cream sugar and butter together.
  • Add eggs, one at a time.
  • By hand, stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  • Stir in apples.
  • Grease and flour a 9 or 10 inch springform pan or tube pan and pour in the batter.
  • Sprinkle liberally with sugar.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
  • Cool on rack.
  • Serve with ice cream or other topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.4, Fat 33.7, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 187.1, Sodium 341, Carbohydrate 77.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 42.3, Protein 8

APPLE BAVARIAN TORTE



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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

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
5-1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 6 medium)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sliced almonds

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 BAVARIAN TORTE



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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

½ cup butter
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
¼ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
6 apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
⅓ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup sliced almonds

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

GERMAN APPLE TORTE



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From a cookery course I attended in Brisbane, Q'ld presented by a friend Kerryn. This is so easy and so good.

Provided by Ninna

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large cooking apples, peeled
125 g sugar
250 g self raising flour (2 cups)
100 g butter
30 g sugar
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Cut peeled apples into quarters, then each quarter into 5 pieces, then partically cook apple with sugar, keep hot.
  • Sift flour into bowl, rub in butter, add sugar, then egg and mix to soft dough.
  • Roll out half the pastry and line large, deep flan.
  • Spread apples to within 1/2" of top of flan tin.
  • Grate remainder of pastry over top and bake 25-30mins at 220 deg C (425 deg F).
  • Serve hot or cold, with cream, custard or ice-cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.6, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 53.1, Sodium 82.2, Carbohydrate 63.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 30.5, Protein 5.2

APPLE TART



Apple Tart image

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

1 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
Pastry for a single-crust pie

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.

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

Tips:

  • To ensure a flaky crust, use a pastry blender or two knives to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help prevent the dough from shrinking in the oven.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface. This will prevent the dough from sticking.
  • Dock the bottom of the pie crust with a fork. This will help prevent the crust from bubbling up during baking.
  • Bake the pie crust for 15-20 minutes, or until it is golden brown. This will help ensure that the crust is cooked through.
  • Let the pie crust cool completely before filling it. This will help prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
  • For a creamier filling, use full-fat cream cheese. If you prefer a lighter filling, you can use low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt.
  • Use fresh, ripe apples for the filling. This will give the pie the best flavor.
  • Peel and thinly slice the apples for the filling. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Add some spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, to the apple filling for extra flavor.
  • Don't overfill the pie crust. The filling should be about 1 inch below the rim of the crust.
  • Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the filling to set.

Conclusion:

Apple pie is a classic American dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust, creamy filling, and sweet-tart apples, it's no wonder that this pie is a favorite among people of all ages. By following the tips in this article, you can make a delicious apple pie that will impress your family and friends.

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