Classic Appeltaart Recipe: A Delicious Dutch Apple Tart

Learn how to make a classic Dutch dessert with this easy-to-follow appeltaart recipe. Packed with sweet apples and aromatic spices, this delicious apple tart is perfect for any occasion. The buttery crust adds a delightful crunch, and the cinnamon-infused apple filling creates a mouthwatering flavor. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly indulgent treat. Try making this traditional appeltaart recipe and bring a taste of the Netherlands to your home!

Ingredients

• For the Crust:
• - 2 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• - 1 large egg
• - 1/4 teaspoon salt
• For the Filling:
• - 4-5 large apples (such as Granny Smith or Golden Delicious)
• - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• - 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• For the Topping:
• - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• - 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt for the crust. Add the cold cubed butter and mix with your hands or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Beat the egg in a small bowl and pour it over the flour mixture. Mix until the dough comes together. If the dough is too dry, add a tablespoon of cold water.
4. Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared tart pan.
5. Peel and core the apples, then cut them into thin slices. In a separate bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
6. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the bottom of the tart crust to soak up excess moisture. This will prevent the crust from getting soggy.
7. Arrange the apple slices in concentric circles on top of the breadcrumbs, starting from the outer edge and working your way towards the center.
8. Drizzle the melted butter over the apples.
9. Roll out the remaining dough into a circle larger than the tart pan. Gently place it over the apples and press the edges to seal.
10. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, sliced almonds, and cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the tart.
11. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender. If the edges start to brown too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil.
12. Allow the appeltaart to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove the sides of the pan and transfer the tart to a serving plate.
13. Serve the appeltaart warm or at room temperature. It tastes delicious on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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