Medieval British Apple Tart
INGREDIENTS
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A classic apple tart adapted from A Book of Cookrye by A. W. (1591)
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Makes 1 pie (5-8 servings)
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INGREDIENTS
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Crust
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2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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1/2 cup chilled lard cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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5 tablespoons (or more) ice water
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Filling
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8 medium apples (if you can find Pippins, so much the better), diced
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3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
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2 teaspoons powdered cinnamon
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1 teaspoon powdered ginger
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2 tablespoons rosewater
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INGREDIENT INFO: Rosewater is available at Indian markets and the international aisle of some supermarkets.
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