Get over yourself! Vegan dishes and baked goods are just as delicious! They just have more character. And spices. Mmmm...
I say this as a non-Vegan, just a girl with an egg allergy.
Yes, eggs.
Anyways, this is the optimal time of year to bake with apples! I came across this torte the week of Thanksgiving and I made it for a pot luck. It was fantastic! You know how you are your worst critic when it comes to...well everything? This. Was. Perfect! Do it! Do it now!
Apple Bavarian Torte
Adapted from PETA Recipes
1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. vegan margarine, chilled (or normal butter)
3 apples, peeled, cored, cut in half, and thinly sliced
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup white sugar, chilled
1/4 tsp. plus 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup flour, chilled (I did not chill my flour...It was fine)
1 8-oz. package nondairy cream cheese (or normal cream cheese)
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Oil a 9-inch springform pan. (I found that the side will not stick but the bottom will! Grease that sucker!)
3. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon margarine. Toss the apples with the brown sugar and cinnamon and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain off and reserve the liquid.
4.Cream together 1/2 cup margarine, 1/3 cup white sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, and the flour. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the springform pan. Set aside.
5. In a food processor, blend together the nondairy cream cheese, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, cornstarch, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Pour this mixture over the crust and spread the apples on top.
6. Bake for 10 minutes. Drizzle with a couple of spoonfuls of the reserved apple liquid, avoiding the edges of the pan, and continue baking for 25 minutes.
7. Sprinkle almonds over the top of the torte. Continue baking until lightly browned. Cool before removing from the pan.
Pretty darn good.
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