Name: Apple Walnut Torte
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 4 hr
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 sticks unsalted butter, well softened, divided; 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided; 2 pounds tart apples such as Granny Smith, Northern Spy, or Greening, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cored; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1 1/2 cups walnuts (5 ounces), coarsely chopped, toasted , and cooled completely; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract; 3 tablespoons apple jelly; Equipment: a 9- by 3-inch round cake pan or a 9-inch springform pan wrapped in foil; Accompaniment: Calvados vanilla cream

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Apple Walnut TorteDitte Isager

Caramel and tart Granny Smiths that turn almost saucy breathe new style into upside-down cake; toasted walnuts, ground with sugar and mixed into the batter, lend moistness, and their flavor is teased out with spices and a nip of almond extract.

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