The CINNAMON TART WITH APPLES AND AMARETTI is an indulgent dessert, rich in flavor and intensely aromatic, immediately evoking the holiday atmosphere when kitchen scents foreshadow the treats that will soon be baked. It can be served at the end of a meal or with afternoon tea, with which it pairs wonderfully. In any case, I assure you, it will bring a smile.
Making this tart, especially if you follow the step-by-step photo recipe below, is really very simple. There are several steps, it’s true, but none are difficult and the ingredients are easy to find. The well-tested combination of apples, cinnamon and amaretti will make the dessert special, with a crunchy crust and a soft, fragrant filling that will whet your appetite and satisfy the senses.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Budget-friendly
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6 servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 518.99 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 66.98 (g) of which sugars 28.60 (g)
- Proteins 8.20 (g)
- Fat 25.46 (g) of which saturated 15.08 (g)of which unsaturated 9.98 (g)
- Fibers 2.51 (g)
- Sodium 157.80 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 125 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 9 tbsp butter (cold)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 egg (medium at room temperature)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 Golden apples
- 3 tbsp butter (at room temperature)
- 2 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 egg (medium at room temperature)
- 2 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3.5 oz amaretti cookies
- 1 tsp amaretto liqueur (or bitter almond liqueur)
- powdered sugar
Tools
- 1 Tart pan 8 in
- 2 Bowls
- Electric beaters
- 1 Chopper
- 1 Rolling pin
- 1 Work surface
- 1 Frying pan
Steps
The preparation of the CINNAMON TART WITH APPLES AND AMARETTI is very easy and within everyone’s reach.
In a bowl combine the flour, cinnamon, sugar and a pinch of salt. Mix the dry ingredients, make a well in the center and add the cold butter cut into pieces. Work everything quickly until you obtain a sandy dough.
When large crumbs have formed, add the whole egg and the yolk and mix quickly until you obtain a compact dough ball.
Wrap the cinnamon shortcrust pastry in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Peel the apples, remove the core and cut them into not-too-large cubes.
Place them in a frying pan with the butter and cook for 10 minutes over medium-low heat. Then let them cool.
Beat the softened butter (left at room temperature for 30 minutes) with the sugar until creamy. Add the egg, the flour, the finely crumbled amaretti and the liqueur, then mix thoroughly with a spoon.
Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 in. Butter a tart pan 8 in in diameter and line it with the pastry. With the scraps you can make delicious cookies.
Arrange the apples on the base and press them down well.
Pour the amaretti mixture over the apples and level it well with the back of a slightly moistened spoon.
Cover with another disk of pastry rolled a little thinner and seal the edges well. Then prick the surface.
Bake the CINNAMON TART WITH APPLES AND AMARETTI in a conventional oven preheated to 374°F for 35-40 minutes.
Remove from the oven, let it cool completely, unmold and serve dusted with powdered sugar.
STORAGE
The CINNAMON TART WITH APPLES AND AMARETTI can be kept at room temperature, well covered, for a maximum of 3 days.
