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Torta di mele a raggi

17/11/2023

The apple tart with rays is a sweet variation of the classic apple tart, where the apple slices are arranged like the rays of the sun, creating a beautiful visual effect. Here’s what you need and how to make it:

Ingredients

  • 225 g of flour (plus a little for dusting)
  • 125 g of granulated sugar
  • 125 g of cold butter, cubed (plus a little for greasing)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 packet of baking powder (about 8 g)
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 4 large apples (such as Golden Delicious or Renettes)
  • 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Ground cinnamon (optional)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 ºC and grease a round cake tin with a little butter. Dust with a little flour to prevent the dough from sticking.
  2. To make the shortcrust pastry, place the flour, cold butter, granulated sugar, grated lemon zest, and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Mix until you get a sandy mixture.
  3. Add one egg and continue to knead until the dough comes together.
  4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and form a disk. Place the disk in the prepared tin, pressing down well on the bottom and sides.
  5. Peel the apples, remove the core, and slice them thinly. Place them in a bowl with lemon juice to prevent oxidation.
  6. Arrange the apple slices on the shortcrust pastry base starting from the outer edge, slightly overlapping them and creating a spiral pattern that resembles the sun’s rays.
  7. In a small bowl, beat the other egg and brush it over the top of the apples.
  8. Sprinkle the tart with brown sugar and a dusting of cinnamon, if you wish.
  9. Bake the tart for about 40-45 minutes, or until the apples are golden and the base is cooked.
  10. Let the tart cool before removing it from the tin.

Curiosity

This tart, with its unique arrangement of apples, is not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes. It’s perfect to serve as a dessert on special occasions or simply to make the afternoon tea time more cheerful and refined.

And if you want to keep it Italian-themed, you might add a bit of amaretto liqueur to the tart mixture or the finish for a slightly more intense and characteristic aroma. Enjoy your preparation and bon appétit!