Appeltaart (Dutch Apple Tart)

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 lb (12 oz) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (8 oz) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup (4 oz) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (2 oz) cold water
• 6-8 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1/2 cup (4 oz) packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (2 oz) cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, cubed butter, and granulated sugar. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add cold water and mix just until a dough forms.
4. Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate and trim the edges.
6. In a medium bowl, combine apples, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss to coat.
7. Spread the apple mixture over the dough.
8. Roll out the remaining dough into a 10-inch circle. Cut into 1-inch wide strips.
9. Arrange the strips in a lattice pattern over the apples. Brush with cold butter cubes.
10. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Serving size: 1 slice
• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g (23% DV)
• Carbohydrates: 48g (16% DV)
• Protein: 2g (4% DV)

Dish Characteristics:

• Classic Dutch dessert
• Sweet and tart with a flaky crust
• Ideal for a special occasion

User Comments:

• "This tart is so delicious! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the apple filling is sweet and tart."
• "I love the lattice crust on top. It makes the tart look so elegant."
• "This is a great dessert to serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream."
• "I made this tart for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To prevent the crust from burning around the edges, cover the edges with foil after 30 minutes of baking.
• If the apples are very juicy, drain off any excess liquid before spreading them over the dough.
• Serve the tart warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream.