Best Irish Apple Tart Recipes

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AN IRISH APPLE TART ON A PLATE



An Irish Apple Tart on a Plate image

"Every woman in Ireland knows her mother's Apple Pie Recipe; this recipe is passed down through generation after generation and in some families it is so secret they would not dare tell anyone outside the family. There is nothing nicer than walking into a traditional Irish kitchen and smelling the wonderful aroma of freshly baking Apple Pie except that is a slice of freshly baked Apple Pie straight out of the oven topped with home made custard or cream." Recipe from Sorcha Dhonnchaidh who was born and raised in Ireland. Graduated from university Sorcha spends her spare time traveling Ireland and learning local traditions. She is well known for her story telling and loves to share old folklore tales with anyone who will listen.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup lard, shortening
2 tablespoons cold water
2 lbs cooking apples, tart peeled, cored and thinly sliced
2 whole cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons milk
cream or custard, to serve

Steps:

  • Mix the flour and salt in a bowl then using your finger tips rub in the butter or margarine and the lard or shortening until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Add enough of the cold water to form firm dough.
  • Roll out ¾ of the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line an oven proof plate.
  • Cover with the apples and place in the cloves and sprinkle on the cinnamon and sugar.
  • Roll out the remaining pastry and use to cover the pie moistening the edges to seal the lid.
  • Flute the edges and decorate with the trimmings of the pastry.
  • Cut a vent in the top of the pie and brush the top with milk.
  • Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C/400°F gas mark 6 for about 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden.
  • Serve with custard or cream.

IRISH APPLE TART



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This recipe is based on the apple pie that chef Richard Corrigan's mother used to make every St Patrick's Day

Provided by Richard Corrigan

Categories     Dessert, Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 8 with leftovers

Number Of Ingredients 15

200g golden raisins or sultana
100ml/3½fl oz Irish single-malt whiskey , plus an extra splash for apples
250g demerara sugar
1 ½kg cooking apple , peeled and cored
small knob of butter
1 cinnamon stick , very slightly crushed
284ml pot whipping cream
1 egg beaten, with a splash of milk
500g plain flour
250g butter
100g sugar
2 eggs
140g muscovado sugar
10g Maldon sea salt
zest 3 lemon

Steps:

  • To make the savoury sugar, heat oven to 140C/fan 160C/gas 1. Scatter the muscovado sugar, Maldon sea salt and lemon zest over a baking sheet, then leave in the oven for 15 mins to dry out. Leave to cool, then blitz in a blender. Pass through a large-holed sieve to remove any big lumps, then set aside.
  • For the pastry, pulse the flour and butter together in a food processor until you have the texture of breadcrumbs. Add the sugar and eggs and pulse until everything comes together. Wrap the pastry with cling film and chill.
  • Tip the raisins into a pan with the whisky, and add 1 tsp of the sugar. Bring to a simmer, then leave to one side.
  • Cut the apples into large wedges and melt the butter in a heavy-based pan. Toss the apples in the butter, then add half the demerara sugar, the cinnamon stick and a healthy splash of whiskey. Cook the apples for 3-4 mins until coloured, then place in a sieve to drain away excess juices.
  • Turn oven up to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. Grease and flour a 28cm baking ring. Roll two-thirds of the pastry to the thickness of a £1 coin and line the ring. Chill for at least 20 mins. Prick pastry with a fork, then bake blind in the oven for around 10 mins. Brush with beaten egg, then return to the oven for 5 mins. Repeat this process again, cooking for another 5 mins - this will keep the pastry crisp. Leave to cool, then add the apple and raisin mixtures reserving any whiskey that has not been absorbed by the raisins. Roll a lid for the tart with the remaining pastry and place on top of the tart, egg washing to secure edges. Prick the top to release steam, egg wash the top of the pastry and sprinkle with the remaining demerara sugar. Turn oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4 and cook for 20 mins, until the top is golden.
  • Put the apple tart on a large board. Lightly whip the cream and add the raisin whiskey to taste. Serve the spiced sugar in a bowl on the side to sprinkle over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1024 calories, Fat 44 grams fat, SaturatedFat 26 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 148 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 100 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 1.89 milligram of sodium

AN IRISH APPLE TART ON A PLATE



An Irish Apple Tart on a Plate image

"Every woman in Ireland knows her mother's Apple Pie Recipe; this recipe is passed down through generation after generation and in some families it is so secret they would not dare tell anyone outside the family. There is nothing nicer than walking into a traditional Irish kitchen and smelling the wonderful aroma of freshly baking Apple Pie except that is a slice of freshly baked Apple Pie straight out of the oven topped with home made custard or cream." Recipe from Sorcha Dhonnchaidh who was born and raised in Ireland.

Provided by Annacia * @Annacia

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 pinch(es) salt
1/4 cup(s) butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine
1/4 cup(s) lard, shortening
2 tablespoon(s) cold water
2 pound(s) cooking apples, tart peeled, cored and thinly sliced
2 - whole cloves
1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
3 tablespoon(s) brown sugar
3 tablespoon(s) milk
- cream or custard, to serve

Steps:

  • Mix the flour and salt in a bowl then using your finger tips rub in the butter or margarine and the lard or shortening until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Add enough of the cold water to form firm dough.
  • Roll out ¾ of the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line an oven proof plate.
  • Cover with the apples and place in the cloves and sprinkle on the cinnamon and sugar.
  • Roll out the remaining pastry and use to cover the pie moistening the edges to seal the lid.
  • Flute the edges and decorate with the trimmings of the pastry.
  • Cut a vent in the top of the pie and brush the top with milk.
  • Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C/400°F gas mark 6 for about 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden.
  • Serve with custard or cream.

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