Authentic Polish Szarlotka (Apple Tart or Pie) Recipe

Serves: 8 Save

Ingredients (13)

  • Tart Dough:
  • 13 tablespoons butter (cold, cut into pieces)
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • Apple Filling:
  • 3 pounds apples (tart apples, like Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup sugar (or more to taste)
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Glaze:
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

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