Apple Tart With Almond Topping In A Gluten Free Shell Food

GLUTEN-FREE APPLE TART

Steps:

• To prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9″ tart pan (even if your pan is non-stick). In a medium mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, oat flour and salt, and stir to combine. Drizzle in the butter and maple syrup, and stir until the mixture is moistened throughout.
• Dump the mixture onto the prepared tart pan. Press the mixture evenly across the base, then use the heel of your palm to press it up the sides as well. Use your fingers to try to make the dough along the sides even in height and depth (see photo). Prick the base of the crust all over with a fork to prevent it from bubbling up. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until it's lightly firm to the touch and just starting to turn golden at the edges. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, to prepare the filling: Peel the apples and cut them into slices 1/8 to 1/4″ thick. Transfer the slices to a medium mixing bowl and add just 1 tablespoon of the maple syrup, and the lemon juice and cinnamon. Toss until the mixture is evenly distributed.
• Arrange the apple slices across the base however you'd like, overlapping them as much as possible (I tried to arrange mine like a rose and had a few apple slices left over). Reserve the maple syrup/lemon mixture at the bottom of the bowl for brushing the apples later.
• Bake the tart for 25 minutes, then pull it out of the oven and gently brush the remaining maple syrup/lemon mixture over the apples (it's fine if you push some of the slices down in the process). Return the tart to the oven and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the apples are very tender and the crust is deeply golden around the edges. While the tart is still hot, gently brush the remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup over the apples.
• Let the tart cool for at least 15 minutes. If you'd like, sift or sprinkle a little extra cinnamon over the top. If you used a tart pan with a removable bottom, remove the sides. Use a sharp chef's nice to slice the tart into even wedges and serve.

GLUTEN-FREE APPLE-ALMOND TART

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Toss the apples with the lemon juice in a medium bowl. Line a sheet pan with parchment.
• Heat a large frying pan over high heat and add the butter. Wait until it stops foaming and is becoming light brown, and add the diced apples, turbinado sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spread the apples in a layer and cook without moving them for a couple of minutes, then turn the heat to medium-high and sauté, moving the apples around in the pan, until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Scrape out onto the lined sheet pan and allow to cool completely.
• Spread the cooled apples evenly over the pre-baked tart shell.
• Make the almond topping. Beat the egg whites lightly in a bowl, just until slightly foamy. Whisk in the sugar and stir in the almonds. Spread evenly over the apples.
• Place the tart on a sheet pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the crust and topping are golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack.

AWESOME GLUTEN FREE APPLE PIE WITH CRUMBLE TOPPING

Steps:

• ***Pastry Crust Instructions***.
• In a mixing bowl stir together the flour, xanthan gum and cornstarch.
• Then add the sugar, butter, egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
• Remove dough from bowl and knead and fold on a surface dusted with GF flour until well well combined.
• Divide into two pieces and wrap in plastic wrap, place one in the refrigerator to chill and place the other in the freezer for later use.
• --Go ahead and make Apple Filling while the Pastry Crust is chilling.
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• After approx 20 minutes, remove dough from refrigerator and roll into a ball.
• Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out on a lightly GF floured surface until it is the thickness of a normal pie crust.
• Place crust in a 9 inch glass pie dish that is lightly sprayed with non stick spray.
• Using a fork poke a bunch of holes in the sides and bottom of the crust.
• ***Apple Filling Instructions***.
• In a large bowl mix apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
• Set aside and let the juices mix.
• ***Crumble Topping Instructions***.
• In small bowl mix together brown sugar, GF flour and nutmeg.
• Next mix in the chilled butter and cut it in with a fork or other tool until you have a course crumbly mixture.
• ***Assembling your Pie***.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Spoon apples into your pie crust, mounding in the middle and pouring the sugary juices over top.
• Sprinkle your Crumble Topping all over the top (use it all).
• Use tin foil to cover edges of crust as it will burn easily.
• Bake for approximately 35 minutes, topping will be lightly browned and filling will be bubbly.
• Let cool for at least an hour before serving.

ALMOND & APPLE TART

Steps:

• First, make the pastry. Using a free-standing mixer fitted with a beater attachment (or an electric hand whisk and large bowl), mix the butter and sugar until smooth and pale. Reduce the speed, slowly add the flour, then just before it's fully combined, add the egg yolk and mix briefly until smooth (if the pastry is dry add 1 tsp cold water). Remove the pastry from the bowl, wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge overnight, or for at least 1 hr.
• For the frangipane, cream the butter and icing sugar in a freestanding mixer or with an electric hand whisk until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs one at a time, then fold in the almonds and calvados and beat for 3 mins more. Chill until needed.
• Heat oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3. Roll out the pastry on a well-floured surface to the thickness of a £1 coin. Gently press the pastry into either a 23cm tart ring on a baking sheet or a 23cm fluted tart tin (the pastry may crack - patch up any holes with leftover pastry). Trim the edges neatly, then chill in the fridge for 20 mins.
• Stand the tart tin (if using) on a baking sheet, then spoon in the frangipane and smooth with the back of the spoon, leaving a 0.5cm gap at the top. Peel and core the apples, then cut into 4mm slices using a mandolin or knife across the width of the apple so there's a hole in the middle of each slice. Arrange the apples on top of the frangipane. Sieve a good layer of icing sugar on top, then bake for 1 hr-1 hr 15 mins or until the apples are caramelised and the frangipane is cooked (use a skewer to check). Leave to cool for 30 mins before serving.
• Next make the Chantilly. Whip the double cream and icing sugar to soft peaks, then add the Calvados and vanilla seeds, and whisk again until the mixture holds its shape. Chill in the fridge until you are ready to serve with the tart.

APPLE TART WITH ALMOND TOPPING IN A GLUTEN-FREE SHELL

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Toss the apples with the lemon juice in a medium bowl. Line a sheet pan with parchment. 2. Heat a large frying pan over high heat and add the butter. Wait until it stops foaming and is becoming light brown, and add the diced apples, turbinado sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spread the apples in a layer and cook without moving them for a couple of minutes, then turn the heat to medium-high and sauté, moving the apples around in the pan, until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Scrape out onto the lined sheet pan and allow to cool completely. 3. Spread the cooled apples evenly over the pre-baked tart shell. 4. Make the almond topping. Beat the egg whites lightly in a bowl, just until slightly foamy. Whisk in the sugar and stir in the almonds. Spread evenly over the apples. 5. Place the tart on a sheet pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the crust and topping are golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack. Nutritional information per serving (8 servings): 322 calories; 16 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 41 milligrams cholesterol; 41 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 169 milligrams sodium; 6 grams protein Nutritional information per serving (10 servings): 257 calories; 13 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 33 milligrams cholesterol; 32 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 135 milligrams sodium; 5 grams protein