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Presentation

Classic dessert made with 00 flour, butter, sugar, eggs, apples, jam to taste, lemon

Ingredients

for 8-10 people

300 g all-purpose flour 10.6 oz)

150 g butter (5.3 oz)

150 g granulated sugar (5.3 oz)

3 egg yolks

4 apples

250 g apricot jam (8.8 oz)

1 lemon

Method

For the shortcrust pastry, put the sugar, the grated peel of half a lemon and the soft butter in a bowl.

Mix well

Add the beaten egg yolks with a fork

Add the flour and

Work quickly with your fingertips until the mixture is crumbly.

Move the dough to the pastry board and compact it with your hands.

Wrap the shortcrust pastry in plastic wrap

Store it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Peel the apples.

Cut them into quarters and remove the core.

Cut each quarter of an apple into 4-5 slices.

Put the apple slices in a bowl and sprinkle them with a few drops of lemon to prevent them from blackening.

Take the shortcrust pastry from the refrigerator and roll it out with a rolling pin on a floured surface.

Wrap the shortcrust pastry around the floured rolling pin and place it on a tart mold about 28 cm in diameter and 3 fingers high, buttered and lined with baking paper.

Remove the excess shortcrust pastry from the edges

Spread two heaped tablespoons of apricot jam on the base.

Arrange the apple slices in a circular direction on the pastry base.

Brush all the apples with the leftover jam softened with two tablespoons of boiling water.

Bake the apple tart in a preheated oven at 180° for about 40-45 minutes.

Let the cake cool before removing it from the mold

Serve.

Allergens

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

Jam: check for allergenicity/intolerance of the ingredients

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

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.

Jams: provide immediately usable energy, counteract cholesterol with the presence of pectin, counteract constipation. It provides vitamins and mineral salts.

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

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

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity,) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood.

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)