Earth Apple Torte

Earth apples, also known as Jerusalem artichokes, are not actually related to apples or artichokes. They are a type of sunflower root vegetable with a nutty flavor.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Earth Apple Torte

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 peeled and thinly sliced Earth apples (Jerusalem artichokes)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• as needed for dusting Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch tart pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, toss the sliced earth apples with lemon juice.
4. Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared tart pan.
5. Layer the sliced earth apples on top of the batter.
6. Spread the remaining batter over the earth apples.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the torte to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.