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Apple Yogurt Tart (Tarta de Manzana y Yogur) *includes video*

PREP 30 min / BAKE 50 min / TEMP 350° F / NEED 9-in CAKE PAN / SERVES 8

  • INGREDIENTS
    • 3 EGGS
    • 1 c SUGAR
    • ZEST and JUICE of 1 medium LEMON [I used a green LIMÓN, which US friends and family call LIMES]
    • 1/2 c YOGURT
    • 1/4 c OIL
    • 1 1/2 c FLOUR
    • 1 Tbsp BAKING POWDER
    • 1/4 tsp SALT* [not in the original recipe but I like it better with a pinch of salt]
    • 1 tsp VANILLA* [not in the original recipe but I like it]
    • 4 medium APPLES, peeled, quartered, and sliced thin (see video below)
    • APRICOT JAM to cover (about 2 Tbsp)
  • INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Beat 3 EGGS and 1 c SUGAR together about 5 minutes until creamy
    2. Stir in LEMON ZEST, LEMON JUICE, 1/2 c YOGURT, 1 tsp VANILLA and 1/4 c OIL and blend well
    3. Stir in 1 1/2 c FLOUR, 1/4 tsp SALT and 1 Tbsp BAKING POWDER until well blended
    4. Chop half the APPLES into smaller pieces and stir them into the batter until they are well distributed
    5. Pour the batter into a cake pan that has been greased and floured. (You can also use parchment paper–see video)
    6. Arrange the remaining slices of APPLE on top of the cake (see video)
    7. Bake in preheated oven at 350° F until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 50 minutes
    8. While the cake is still hot, spread APRICOT JAM over the apples
    9. Serves 8
Gracias, Anna recetasfaciles!

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