This cake looks to die for and you can just see how moist it is from the picturesAwe, Jessica.

I have 2 kg of apples in my kitchen waiting to be used…I think I will give this a go!How awesome Amanda! Pulse a few times until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Must give it a try!Oh Angie, no matter whose recipe you try, I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!so you are amazing. Italian Desserts Cookie Recipes Italian Cookies are made with simple ingredients from almonds to wine. there are a good variety of recipes . Beautiful Torta and you’re right, when I think of Italy, I don’t think of apples. I want to pick out all the apples and eat them!! This decadant one bowl cake is easy to prepare and a showstopper when entertaining. Your’s is a bit different, but it looks even better. The homespun name is more a nod to the simplicity of the recipe. Ktefa Recipe - Moroccan Pastry With Custard Sauce (Creme Anglaise) This one is a keeper as one reader has already made it and confirmed it’s deliciousness!Hi Roz.

I love the way it looks…just lovely.Thanks so much Karen. Your cake is beautiful, and it was very interesting reading about Italy and the apple orchards there. .

I never knew about Italy’s connection to apples. My mother in law makes this to eat with my cup of tea in the afternoon! It must be pretty driving around in that area. Rich, moist and fragrant, Italian Almond Cake is sure become part of your dessert repertoire. Professional recipe developer, food photographer, and blogger with more than a decade of experience creating Middle Eastern recipes.

I love SS and hope that I can participate more IF things ever slow down . I am thrilled that you are part of the Sunday Supper Movement!I love being part of the SS group to (when I can). Funny, but when I saw this post I immediately got to thinking about all of them – long gone now. Keep this Italian Hazelnut Cake in your arsenal of go-to recipes: Torta di Nocciole is an effortlessly elegant dessert that looks humble but makes everyone swoon and ask for more. Get it free when you sign up for our newsletter!

And who knew that Italy was such a top producer of apples ??? Love the sunflowers in the photo.Thanks so much Lea Ann!

It looks so incredibly light, fluffy, moist and those big chunks of apples studding the cake are calling my name. For those who prefer coffee with dessert, I would highly recommend a delicious caffe’ latte made from Italian espresso!Thank you Maureen. Despite the name, this dessert likely originated in a restaurant and not grandma's kitchen. Enjoy! most people in the States are unaware of Italy’s apple tradition!Looks luscious! Thanks for your visit!Hey Roz – we missed you! Allow the tart to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and serving. Sprinkle the lightly damp pine nuts on top of the crust and press them down gently. Someday I hope you’ll sahre the recipe too!Thanks so much Angie! I appreciate your visit very much!I love apple desserts (and they are such a relief this time of year when the onslaught of pumpkin is too much to bear). And I welcome you to read my blog and participate in the conversation among friends here,that’s a wonderful italian apple cake!!!!!

Crazy busy, my mom just arrived too and we’re unpacking a trailer-full of things on top! I can’t wait to make it!Thanks for your lovely comment! For over 2,000 years, Italian farmers have cultivated apples that thrive in Italy’s elevated alpine valleys and foothills of the Alps where the weather is cold enough to grow delicious, high-quality apples, unlike Southern Italy where the weather is continually warm and perfect for growing lemons.Northern Italy lies just south of Austria, and so it’s cuisine has quite a strong, historical influence from Germany and Austria (and actually in the language as well)! beautiful!I’m glad that you like it Annalisa! Make the pastry crust. What an honor Jessica!

. To Assemble The Torta Della Nonna: Once the pastry cream is totally cool, soak the nuts in water for 10 minutes then drain, heat the oven to 375°F and arrange a rack in the middle.Place a rimmed baking sheet on the bottom rack as the buttery crust might drip a bit while baking! I feel more educated now! Hope you try it or maybe your own version and share your results with us!Thank you for your kind comment and compliment Alida!I loved reading this post, Roz. . I cannot express to you how happy that I am to hear that you made and enjoyed this apple torta! And I’m not saying that just because I’m Italian.PS: and by the way, it was the Italians who taught the French how to cook when Catherine d’Medici (of Italy) married into the French royal family.wow looks fab and i want to try the apple lasagna how funI agree Rebecca, the apple lasagna certainly sounds interesting and fun!Roz, I was thrilled to see that you joined up with Sunday Supper again this week.

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. gorgeous and plump and juicy and dense and sweet with the apples!

Remove from the oven and cool in the pan. Would be great with Nova Scotia’s Honeycrisp apples.Hi Kelly, if you make this apple torta or any of the delicious varieties of it, please let me what you think!I never knew about Italy and apples! Thanks for stopping by!Your Torta looks amazing! . But for a few Tablespoons, salted butter is perfectly fine. . And am feeling lucky that I’ve got an elegant torta recipe requiring a touch of Italian Amaretto and a hint of German cinnamon.Kim, I think that since it’s fall, apples are on so many of our minds! In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, flour, and salt. French Apple Tart Recipe With Pastry Cream Recipe

very few people outside of Europe are aware of Italian apples! Snacks and fancy desserts. )Beautiful apple cake!

And I would love to see a recipe for Lasagna dal Fornel…it sounds amazing!You’re with a lot of company Amy .

Add the whole milk and 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar to a pot over medium heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved.

I never associated apples with Italy, but I loved reading about how they are used.

. Lighter than your average slice of cake but just as satisfying! . The cake is delicious, similar to the Pastiera Napoletana and is made at Easter.