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Gluten Free Mascarpone Apple Crumble Torta

The Mascarpone Apple Crumble Torta is a delightful dessert combining the creamy richness of mascarpone cheese with the comforting flavours of baked apples and a crunchy crumble topping. A layer of thinly sliced apples are nestled between luscious mascarpone filling and topped with a golden-brown crumble. The torta is baked until the apples are tender and the crumble is crisp, creating a harmonious blend of sweet, creamy, and crunchy textures with each bite. Serve with fresh cream or custard.
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 60 mins Rest Time: 60 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Cooking Temp 180  °C
Servings 6
Estimated Cost $  5
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Dietary gluten free
Description

A gluten-free apple crumble is a delightful dessert made with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a crisp and buttery crumble topping.

This comforting dessert offers all the flavours of a traditional apple crumble while accommodating individuals with gluten sensitivities or dietary restrictions.

Ingredients
    Crumble and Base
  • 1.5 cup Gluten Free Plain Flour
  • 1 cup Almond Meal
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 100 g Butter (Cold and Diced)
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • Filling
  • 250 g Mascarpone
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Green Apple
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 180C. (Not fan forced) and prepare a springform cake pan with baking paper.

  2. In a large bowl combine the flour, almond meal, sugar, cinnamon and baking powder.

  3. Add the butter and using your fingers work it in to the flour mix. Once all butter is worked in and the mix resembles a crumble. Add the water and continue to mix through with your fingers until well combined. Mixture should still be loose and crumbly.

  4. Add 2/3 crumb mixture to bottom of springorm pan and press downto form a base. Bake in the oven for approx. 15 mins or until slightly golden and firm. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.

  5. Meanwhile using hand beaters, mix mascarpone and sugar in a large bowl until well combined.

  6. Add in eggs 1 at a time then vanilla extract and apple cider vinegar. Mix until smooth and creamy and well combined.

  7. Pour the creamy filling on top of the crust base and arrange the sliced apples on top to cover the filling. Then add the remaining crumble mixture on top.

  8. Bake in the oven for approx. 1 hour or until golden brown on top. Allow torta to cool to room temp.

Keywords: home made, gluten free, gluten free baking, gluten free cake, gluten free torta, apple crumble