Apple Nut Lattice Tart

A distinctive lattice top, golden raisins and walnuts make this apple pastry special.  Why don’t you try this Apple Nut Lattice Tart?  It’s October, and time to start baking with apples!!

Apple Nut Lattice Tart Recipe

Apple Nut Lattice Tart

15 oz. package Pillsbury All Ready Pie Crusts

1 tsp. flour

Filling:   3 to 3 ½ cups thinly sliced, peeled apples

½ cup sugar

3 Tbsp. golden raisins

3 Tbsp. walnut or pecans, chopped

½ tsp. cinnamon

¼ to ½ tsp. grated lemon peel

2 tsp. lemon juice

1 egg yolk, beaten

1 tsp. water

Glaze:   ¼ cup powdered sugar

1 to 2 Tbsp. lemon juice

Prepare pie crust according to package directions  for two-crust pie using 10 inch tart pan with removable bottom or 9 inch pie pan.  Preheat oven to 400 F.  Place 1 prepared crust in pan; press in bottom and up sides of pan.  Trim edges if necessary.

In large bowl, combine apples, sugar, raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, lemon peel and 2 tsp. lemon juice.  Spoon into pie crust-lined pan.

To make lattice top, cut remaining crust into ½ inch wide strips.  Arrange strips in lattice design over apple mixture.  Trim and seal edges.  In small bowl, combine egg yolk and water; gently brush over lattice.  Bake at 400 F. for 40 to 60 minutes or until golden brown and apples are tender.  Cool 1 hour.

In small bowl, combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over slightly warm tart.  Cool; remove sides of pan.

8 servings

(Recipe for the Apple Nut Lattice Tart recipe was in Pillsbury; Simply From Scratch, Scrumptious, Easy Recipes, 1986.)

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