Blomidon Inn Apple Tart Recipes

TASTY APPLE TART

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and toss with a fork until dough can be formed into a ball. , On a floured surface, roll dough into a 13-in. circle. Place on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan; turn edges under. Sprinkle crust with 2 tablespoons sugar. Beginning at the outside, arrange apples in a circular patter, overlapping each slice. Make a second circle facing the opposite direction. Continue alternating directions until crust is covered. , Brush apples with butter; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 400° for 40-50 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden. , Combine jam and water; brush over apples. Serve warm.

BLOMIDON INN APPLE TART

Steps:

• Crust:.
• In bowl, stir together flour, sugar and baking powder.
• With pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter just until in coarse chunks and mixture is still dry.
• Drizzle with egg; toss until slightly moistened. (Mixture should not come together like dough.).
• Set aside 1 cup (250 mL) for topping; lightly press remainder evenly onto bottom and halfway up side of 10-inch (3 L) springform pan. Set aside.
• Filling:
• In bowl, toss together apples, sherry and lemon juice.
• Stir together sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves; sprinkle over apples and toss well. Scrape into pan, levelling top.
• Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
• Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven until golden, about 1-1/2 hours.
• Let stand on rack until warm; run knife around edge to loosen.
• Let cool completely before removing side of pan.
• Serve with whipped cream and toasted sliced almonds.