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Irish Apple Cake with Vanilla Custard

Cultural Context

Originating from Ireland, this traditional apple cake is a beloved dessert often enjoyed during the autumn harvest season. It reflects the Irish love for simple, hearty ingredients, with apples being a staple in many households. The cake is typically served warm with a rich vanilla custard, making it a comforting treat for family gatherings and festive occasions. Today, variations abound, with some adding spices or nuts, but the classic version remains a favorite.

IrishIEdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2 teaspoons powdered sugar
a pinch of salt
butter
Carygold butter
egg yolks
4 Bramley apples (approximately 2.5 lbs)
sugar

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

1

Weigh ingredients on old-fashioned weighing scales.

2

Mix powdered sugar and a pinch of salt into the flour for the pie crust.

3

Use cold butter, rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles big and small lumps.

4

Add egg yolks to the mixture for richness.

5

Add a few tablespoons of water to bring the dough together, being careful not to add too much.

6

Rest the dough in the fridge for at least half an hour.

7

Peel and slice the Bramley apples into thin wedges.

8

Toss the sliced apples with sugar to balance their tartness.

9

Roll out the pastry for the bottom and top crusts of the tart.

10

Place the bottom crust in a tart pan, fill with the prepared apples, and cover with the top crust.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingwhisking

Equipment Needed

old-fashioned weighing scalesmixing bowltart panrolling pin

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluteneggs

Also Known As

Apple CakeIrish Apple Tart

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