SWEDISH' APPLE AND NUT 'TORTE'

SWEDISH' APPLE AND NUT 'TORTE' image

Number Of Ingredients 11

4-5 cooking apples (Rome or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, in 1/2-inch slices
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/3 cup butter, unsalted preferred
1/3 cup oil
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
Large pinch of salt (omit if using salted butter)
1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10-inch pie pan or attractive shallow casserole. Place sliced apples in dish. Mix the tablespoon of sugar with cinnamon and lemon zest. Sprinkle over apples. Melt butter in glass or ceramic bowl in microwave. Add oil, flour, sugar, egg, salt and nuts. Stir until combined. Spoon batter over apples, and spread evenly. Bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm. Top, if desired, with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.