Dairy-Free Dutch Apple Tart (Appeltaart)

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup Vegan Butter
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 6-8 tbsp Cold Water
• 6 medium Apples
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1/4 cup Raisins (Optional)
• 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2In a large bowl, combine the 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour and 1/2 cup Sugar. Add the 1 cup Vegan Butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut it into the flour mixture until it looks like coarse crumbs.
3. 3Gradually add 6-8 tablespoons of Cold Water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough begins to come together. Be careful not to overmix.
4. 4Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough and carefully press it into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan.
5. 5Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons Breadcrumbs evenly over the bottom of the tart crust.
6. 6Peel, core, and slice the 6 medium Apples. In a separate bowl, toss the apple slices with the 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice. If you are using them, add the 1/4 cup Raisins and toss to combine.
7. 7Pour the apple mixture into the prepared tart crust, spreading it evenly.
8. 8Roll out the remaining half of the dough. Cut this dough into strips and arrange them in a lattice pattern over the apple filling.
9. 9Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is a golden brown color and the apples feel tender when poked with a fork. The tart should smell sweet and spiced.
10. 10Allow the tart to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. This ensures the filling sets properly.

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