ORIGINAL PLUM TORTE
The Times published Marian Burros's recipe for Plum Torte every September from 1983 until 1989, when the editors determined that enough was enough. The recipe was to be printed for the last time that year. "To counter anticipated protests," Ms. Burros wrote a few years later, "the recipe was printed in larger type than usual with a broken-line border around it to encourage clipping." It didn't help. The paper was flooded with angry letters. "The appearance of the recipe, like the torte itself, is bittersweet," wrote a reader in Tarrytown, N.Y. "Summer is leaving, fall is coming. That's what your annual recipe is all about. Don't be grumpy about it." We are not! And we pledge that every year, as summer gives way to fall, we will make sure that the recipe is easily available to one and all. The original 1983 recipe called for 1 cup sugar; the 1989 version reduced that to 3/4 cup. We give both options below. Here are five ways to adapt the torte.
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories breakfast, brunch, easy, weekday, times classics, dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream the sugar and butter in a bowl. Add the flour, baking powder, salt and eggs and beat well.
- Spoon the batter into a springform pan of 8, 9 or 10 inches. Place the plum halves skin side up on top of the batter. Sprinkle lightly with sugar and lemon juice, depending on the sweetness of the fruit. Sprinkle with about 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, depending on how much you like cinnamon.
- Bake 1 hour, approximately. Remove and cool; refrigerate or freeze if desired. Or cool to lukewarm and serve plain or with whipped cream. (To serve a torte that was frozen, defrost and reheat it briefly at 300 degrees.)
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 350, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 63 milligrams, Sugar 42 grams, TransFat 0 grams
AUTUMN APPLE TORTE
During apple season, I always look forward to making this yummy torte. It has a cream cheese layer and apples galore. -Margaret Wilson, San Bernardino, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, cream butter and 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Press onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Add egg and almond extract; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust., Place apples in a large bowl. Mix cinnamon sugar and nutmeg; add to apples and toss to coat. Arrange over cream cheese mixture. Bake 5 minutes. , Reduce oven setting to 400°. Bake until apples are tender, 30-35 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., Remove rim from pan. In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over torte; sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
QUICK APPLE CRANBERRY TART
"I love the tangy sweetness of this quick but elegant-looking dessert," remarks field editor Suzanne Strocsher of Bothell, Washington.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll half of the pastry into a 13-in. circle. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom or press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a 10-in. springform pan. , In a large bowl, combine the cranberries, apples, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; pour into crust. Dot with butter. Cut leaf shapes from the remaining pastry. Place over filling. , Place tart pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until filling is hot and bubbly and crust is golden. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
APPLE AND WALNUT TORTA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small saucepan, heat the orange liqueur. Turn off the heat and add the cranberries, making sure all the cranberries are submerged in the liquid. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and the orange zest. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Add the apples, walnuts, and drained cranberries. Spoon the mixture into a lightly greased 8 by 8 by 2-inch glass baking dish or 8-inch cake pan. Bake until a wooden skewer inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- To serve, while still warm cut into squares or wedges and serve with ice cream.
PLUM TORTE (OR APPLE-CRANBERRY TORTE)
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream the sugar and butter in a bowl. Add the flour, baking powder, salt and eggs, and beat well.
- Spoon the batter into a spring form of eight, nine or 10 inches. Place the plum halves, skin side up on top of the batter. Sprinkle lightly with sugar and lemon juice, depending on the sweetness of the fruit. Sprinkle with about 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, depending on how much you like cinnamon.
- Bake one hour. Remove and cool; refrigerate or freeze if desired. Or cool to lukewarm and serve plain or with whipped cream.
- To serve a torte that was frozen, defrost and reheat it briefly at 300 degrees.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 338, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 63 milligrams, Sugar 38 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PLUM TORTE
So easy to make and it's delicious! Take advantage of plum season to make this torte. The torte base will complement many types of fruit. I've used regular plums and quartered them and it was super tasty too. Next time, I'll try it with apricots. I use just a little less than 1/2 cup of sugar because I'm not a fan of sweet desserts. Serve plain or with vanilla ice cream.
Provided by Frankie
Categories Desserts Cakes Torte Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange a rack in the lower third of the oven.
- Cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar together using an electric mixer in a mixing bowl. Add eggs and mix well. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into the batter; beat to mix well. Pour into an ungreased 9-inch springform pan.
- Cover the batter with plums, skin-side down. Mix 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, or serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 97.6 mg, Sugar 24 g
BAVARIAN APPLE TORTE
This rich, creamy torte has always been one of my favorite autumn desserts. Mom uses the freshest apples from a local orchard and bakes this treat until the apples are crisp-tender. It tastes as good as it looks. -Alyson Armstrong, Parkersburg, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the first four ingredients. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Pour over the crust. Combine topping ingredients; spoon over filling. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until the center is set. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator. Cut into wedges with a serrated knife.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CRANBERRY TORTE
"Besides being eye-catching and delicious, this treat is conveniently made ahead and frozen," says field editor Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio. "I fix the topping on the day I serve the torte."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 12-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, pecans, 1/4 cup sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan. , Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. In a bowl, combine the cranberries, orange juice concentrate, vanilla, salt and remaining sugar. , In a bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Fold into the cranberry mixture. Pour into the crust. Freeze until firm. , For topping, combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in cranberries and water until blended. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until berries pop and mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes; cool. Let torte stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BEST CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY TORTE
This recipe is my all-time favorite dessert! We serve it every year at Christmas and I always devour many helpings! Its frozen cranberry filling is almost like an ice cream cake, and the graham cracker crust is simply luscious.
Provided by SUE74
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cranberry Dessert Recipes
Time 9h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, pecans, sugar, and butter in a mixing bowl for crust. Press into the bottom and up the sides of an 8-inch springform pan. Chill.
- Meanwhile, combine cranberries and sugar for filling in a large mixing bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add egg whites, orange juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat using an electric mixer on low speed until frothy. Beat on high until stiff peaks form (when the tips stand straight), 6 to 8 minutes.
- Whip cream in a small mixing bowl until soft peaks (or until the tips curl over); fold into cranberry mixture. Turn into crust and freeze until firm, 8 hours to overnight.
- Stir sugar and cornstarch for glaze together in a saucepan. Stir in cranberries and water. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until bubbly, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, just until cranberry skins pop, about 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes; do not chill.
- Remove torte from the pan. Place on a serving plate. Spoon cranberry glaze in the center; place orange slices around the outside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.7 calories, Carbohydrate 64.5 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 219.7 mg, Sugar 51.7 g
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