APPLE TORTE WITH BREADCRUMB-HAZELNUT

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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.

Sheikh Abdullah Al habib
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This was my first time making an apple torte, and it was a success! My family loved it.


Nehemiah Buckner
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I'm not a big fan of apple desserts, but I really enjoyed this torte. The breadcrumb and hazelnut topping was amazing.


Abigail Nelson
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This torte is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Serenity Townsend
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I love the way the hazelnuts add a crunchy texture to this torte. It's a really unique and delicious dessert.


Rosemarry cassian
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This torte is a great way to use up leftover apples. It's also a delicious and festive dessert for the holidays.


Ayan gaming YT
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I've never made a torte before, but this recipe was easy to follow. The torte turned out great, and my family loved it.


Siciid Maseexde
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This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a really special dessert.


Sarib Gill Numberdar
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I made this torte for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Johnny Willis
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This torte is perfect for a fall dessert. The apples and hazelnuts give it a warm and cozy flavor.


HIwot Mhiret
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I'm not a big fan of apples, but I really enjoyed this torte. The breadcrumb and hazelnut topping was amazing.


Jamie Kraegenbrink
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The torte was delicious, but it was a bit too dense for my taste.


Mutebi Marvin
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This torte was easy to make and turned out beautifully. It was a big hit at my dinner party.


Muhammad Ameen
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I had some trouble getting the torte to set properly, but it still tasted good.


Saifullah Khan
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This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Ult Tiny
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I love the combination of apples and hazelnuts in this torte. It's a unique and delicious dessert.


Ronald Troy
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This was my first time making an apple torte, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the torte looked just like the pictures.


Nicky Baker
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I've made this torte several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The crumb topping is especially addictive.


Sushmita Maharjan
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This apple torte was a hit with my family! The combination of apples, breadcrumb, and hazelnut was delicious, and the torte had a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this again.