Bake! Lattice-topped Apple Tart

 

      The twenty-second recipe that I made from Bake!  by Nick Malgieri was the one for Lattice-topped Apple Tart, found on page 31 . 

      This was my pick for the group as I always look forward to apple season, getting apples fresh from the orchards, and being able to make things that reflect the season with seasonal ingredients.  We can eat a lot of apple things around here and never tire of them.

      The ingredient list for the tart crust:  flour, salt, baking powder, butter, and eggs.  The ingredient list for the apple filling:  apples, sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and unsalted butter.  I made a 6" size tart, it took 1/3 of the pastry recipe and a little less than 1/3 of the filling recipe.

      The crust is easy to make in the food processor.  The filling comes together quickly, like most apple pie fillings.  The only time-consuming portion, and even that is not exactly time-consuming, is making the lattice crust.  I have made lattice crusts before...it involves weaving strips of dough to form a woven lattice pattern, but NM has directions for just sort of laying the strips across the pie...it gives a lattice-like look, but it is not exactly what I think of when I see a lattice-topped tart/pie.  This technique is a bit quicker, I will say that.  That said, I like the look of the other style of woven lattice work better, so will probably not do this lattice style again, but I will make this tart again as it is absolutely delicious!

 

      Here's what the others thought:  Phyl here, Abby here.

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