MAKES 16 BARS
Apples were a happy find throughout the trilogy. This recipe celebrates the discovery of apples while paying homage to the tarts Mr. Mellark made in his bakery.
This tart looks impressively rustic and artisanal, but it’s very quick and simple to make. Firm, slightly tart apples such as Fiji, Braeburn and Granny Smith work best.
2 CUPS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
½ CUP SUGAR, DIVIDED
¾ CUP BUTTER, CUBED
1 EGG YOLK, LIGHTLY BEATEN
3 TABLESPOONS COLD WATER
6 MEDIUM BAKING APPLES, PEELED, CORED AND CHOPPED
1½ CUPS GRANOLA WITH DRIED CHERRIES
½ CUP SLIVERED ALMONDS
In a bowl, combine flour and ¼ cup of sugar.
Work in butter with a wooden spoon until mixture resembles large crumbs.
Combine egg yolk and water.
Stir egg mixture into flour mixture and mix lightly.
Knead dough into a ball, adding flour as needed.
Press dough into bottom and sides of a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
Sprinkle the apples evenly over crust.
Combine granola, almonds and remaining sugar; sprinkle over apples.
Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Let cool, and then slice into 2 x 5-inch bars.