APRICOT TORTE

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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Passover     Kosher

Yield 1 10" cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces blanched whole almonds, plus 1/4 cup blanched, sliced almonds, for garnish
Margarine, for pan
1 cup granulated sugar, plus more for pan
8 ounces dried apricots
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
8 large eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 cup apricot jam
Passover Powdered Sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place whole nuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and sliced nuts in a single layer on another sheet. Toast until golden and aromatic, 8 to 10 minutes. Shake the pans halfway through toasting to make sure nuts brown evenly. Set aside to cool. 2. Grease a 10-inch springform pan with margarine, sprinkle with sugar, and tap out excess; set aside. Place 1/4 cup sugar, whole almonds, and the apricots in the bowl of a food processor; process until finely chopped, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl, add lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and stir to combine; set aside. Using an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer batter to large bowl; set aside. 3. Clean and dry the mixer bowl and whisk; use to beat the egg whites with salt and lemon juice until frothy. Slowly add 1/4 cup sugar, and continue whisking on medium until peaks are stiff but not dry. Fold beaten whites into beaten egg yolks. Add the apricot-and-almond mixture, and fold in until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan, and bake until torte is golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the middle comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. It may be necessary to cover the torte lightly with foil to stop the top from burning. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the torte, and release from pan. Allow to cool completely on the wire rack. 4. Place the apricot jam in a small saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and strain. Brush glaze onto cooled torte. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and Passover Powdered Sugar.

Benitah Kisunje
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I highly recommend this recipe.


MD MOTIUR ROHMAN M
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This torte is a classic dessert that everyone will love.


Angel Gomez
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I love this torte! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mahmoud Aladwan
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This torte is a good starting point for creating your own variations. I've tried it with different fruits and nuts, and it's always delicious.


Faith Kimberly jack
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I would make this torte again, but I would make a few changes. I would reduce the amount of sugar, add more butter to the crust, and use a sweeter variety of apricots.


Shabbir Goraya
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Overall, I thought this torte was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Almaan Aleem
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I had some trouble getting the torte out of the pan. I would grease the pan more next time.


Paige Subra
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The apricots in my torte were a bit too tart. I would use a sweeter variety next time.


Reem Abu elhija
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I found the crust to be a bit dry. I would add more butter next time.


Jose Solorio
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This torte is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Tamim Bot
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I've made this torte several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for special occasions.


JJ78life65
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This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's absolutely delicious.


Elizabeth May Osuolale
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I loved this torte. The apricots were perfectly cooked and the filling was creamy and delicious.


Dj Nova Maestro
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This torte is so moist and flavorful. I can't get enough of it!


Sajan aryal Sajan aryal
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I love the almond flavor in this torte. It adds a nice depth of flavor.


Note Nine
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This torte is so delicious! The apricots are perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the sugar and the tartness of the lemon.


Gypsy Angel
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I made this torte for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking me for the recipe.


Mandeep rauniyar
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This torte is the perfect dessert for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just a casual get-together with friends. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Francina Grady
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this torte without any problems. It turned out beautifully and tasted even better.


Esa Moni
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This apricot torte is a keeper! I made it for my family and it was a huge hit. The apricots were perfectly sweet and tart, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.