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Presentation

Dessert prepared with delight apples, 0 flour, whole wheat flour, butter, nuts, baking powder, liquid sweetener, lemon juice, eggs, cinnamon

Ingredients

For a 600 g cake after baking, divisible into 10 slices of 60 g each

Delight apples:  750 g (26.5 oz / ≈ 6 medium apples)

“00” flour:  100 g (3.5 oz / ≈ ¾ cup + 1 tbsp)

Wholemeal flour:  75 g (2.6 oz / ≈ ½ cup + 1 tbsp)

Butter:  75 g (2.6 oz / ≈ 5 tablespoons)

Walnut kernels:  50 g (1.8 oz / ≈ ½ cup)

Baking powder:  5 g (0.18 oz / ≈ 1 teaspoon)

Liquid sweetener:  10 g / 10 ml (0.35 fl oz / ≈ 2 teaspoons)

Lemon juice:  from ½ lemon (≈ 1 tablespoon / 15 ml)

Egg:  1 large (≈ 50 g / 1.8 oz)

Ground cinnamon:  a pinch (≈ ¼ teaspoon)

Method

Place the flours in a fountain on the work table

Add the butter, egg, baking powder and five grams of liquid sweetener.

Knead carefully until you get a shortcrust but compact dough.

Roll out to a thickness of 5-6 millimeters.

Place the dough in a non-stick pan with a diameter of about 25 cm, spreading it on the bottom and walls

Prick the shortcrust pastry

Peel and remove the core of the apples

Cut them into thin slices and place them on the cake pan until the entire surface is covered. Sprinkle with lemon juice and the rest of the liquid sweetener

Sprinkle the chopped walnut kernels.

Place in the oven at a temperature of about 200°C

Cook for about three quarters of an hour.

Allow to cool

Cut into portions.

Allergens

Butter: milk allergens (except in clarified butter) if not clarified

Cinnamon: possible reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Apple: individual fruit intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch sensitivity

Walnuts: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Butter: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

Cinnamon: able to strengthen the immune system

Flour: provides B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate), which are important for energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.

Wholemeal flours: providing zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. They stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Apple: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Walnuts: Zinc carriers, an element favourable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and vitamin E and rich in omega 3 fatty acids that fight the increase in blood pressure and the presence of bad cholesterol. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting

Not to be administered to individuals suffering from:

• Mucositis – Lesions of the oral cavity
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)