Lattice Orchard elegant dessert (Printer-friendly)

Thin apple slices woven in lattice over a sweet walnut and honey filling, ideal for gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water

→ Filling

06 - 1 cup chopped walnuts
07 - 1/4 cup honey
08 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/8 teaspoon salt

→ Lattice Top

11 - 3 large apples, peeled (optional), cored and thinly sliced
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch tart pan or pie dish.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until dough just holds together. Press dough evenly into bottom and sides of the prepared pan. Prick base with a fork and chill for 15 minutes.
03 - Line crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 12 minutes, remove weights and parchment, then bake for an additional 5 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly.
04 - In a bowl, combine chopped walnuts, honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
05 - Peel (optional), core, and slice apples very thinly, approximately 1/8 inch thick. Toss the slices with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon to evenly coat.
06 - On parchment paper, arrange half the apple slices in parallel rows with slight overlap. Weave remaining slices over and under to form an elegant lattice pattern. Carefully transfer the lattice onto the tart, trimming edges as necessary.
07 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until apples are tender and lightly golden. Cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.
08 - Optionally drizzle with extra honey. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The lattice is easier to master than it looks, and guests always assume you're a pastry wizard.
  • Walnuts and honey create this buttery, almost caramel-like base that makes every bite feel indulgent without being heavy.
  • It works for dinner parties, casual gatherings, or just because—the kind of dessert that fits anywhere.
02 -
  • If your apples are too thick, they'll stay crunchy and refuse to soften; thin slices are non-negotiable.
  • The blind baking step isn't optional—skip it and you'll have a soggy bottom, which no amount of honey can rescue.
  • Don't skip the lemon juice on your apples; it's the difference between fresh-tasting and dull.
03 -
  • Chill your crust dough for at least 15 minutes before pressing it into the pan—cold dough resists shrinking and stays flaky.
  • If your lattice cracks while transferring, just patch it with an extra apple slice; no one will notice once it's baked golden.
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