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Almond-Crusted Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Apple Tart Recipe

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The almond crust and added vino cotto bring a new texture and flavor to apple tarts.

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Servings: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

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Directions

  1. Spray a cupcake tin with 12 wells that are each approximately 2-1/2 inches round by 1-1/4 inch deep with non-stick spray. Add a little flour to each well and move the pan so as to coat the sides and bottom evenly with flour. Shake off excess flour.
  2. Peel apples then remove the core and seeds. Dice apples to 1/2-inch pieces. Splash with lemon juice to reduce browning.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  4. Using a food processor, chop almonds for 2-3 minutes to create an almond flour.
  5. In a large bowl, add almond flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour and sugar then whisk together.
  6. Add vegetable shortening to the almond mixture. Using a fork, press into it to create a moist, granular mixture.
  7. Add two tablespoons of warm water and mix together. Add one more tablespoon of water and mix. Repeat this step until a dough ball is formed.
  8. Add flour to a clean, flat surface. Roll out the dough ball to 1/8-inch thickness.
  9. With a glass whose rim is approximately 1/4-inch wider all the way around the cupcake well opening, cut out 12 circles of dough.
  10. If necessary use a spatula to lift each dough circle. Place a dough circle over the first cupcake well opening. Gently push the dough down into the well and press the dough up the sides, removing air pockets. Repeat this step 11 times. Form a ball with all remaining dough. Set aside.
  11. With a fork, poke the bottom and around the sides of each dough-lined cupcake well.
  12. Place the cupcake tin in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. When done, set aside.
  13. In a small bowl, combine sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, nutmeg and cinnamon. Whisk together.
  14. In a glass, combine vino cotto and corn starch. Whisk to dissolve the corn starch.
  15. Drain the lemon juice from the apples.
  16. In a large skillet, melt butter over low-medium heat. Add the apples, cinnamon mixture and vino cotto mixture. Toss together to evenly coat all apples. Cover and let simmer for 2 minutes. Remove cover and toss. Test apples for doneness with a pointy fork. Repeat these steps until the apples are tender but not overcooked.
  17. Add small spoonfuls of prepared apple filling into each baked tart crust. Position apples to close gaps.
  18. Roll the remaining dough ball to 1/8-inch thickness. Using a pizza or pasta cutter, cut dough into 1/2-inch wide strips that are long enough to make a crisscross pattern over the tops of each apple filled tart crust.
  19. Use a spatula to lift each dough strip. Place the first strip over the first apple filled tart crust then place the second strip across the first one to form a crisscross pattern. Firmly press the dough ends onto the sides of the apple filled baked tart crust. Repeat.
  20. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the top crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let rest for 15-20 minutes.
  21. Remove each apple tart from the cupcake tin.
  22. To garnish, place an apple tart onto a serving dish and top with ice cream, vino cotto or both. Serves 12.
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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 50g
Recipe makes 12 servings
Calories 217  
Calories from Fat 125 58%
Total Fat 14.27g 18%
Saturated Fat 3.05g 12%
Trans Fat 3.2g  
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 27mg 1%
Potassium 73mg 2%
Total Carbs 20.62g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 4%
Sugars 9.86g 7%
Protein 2.73g 4%

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  • Deena Montillo
    January 17, 2011
    Thank you very much, Claudia!
    • Claudia lamascolo
      January 13, 2011
      Mc's are my favorite, this tart looks divine! Love the crust and picture nicely done!

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