Lattice Orchard Apple Walnut (Print view)

Delicate apple slices woven over walnuts and honey, creating an elegant autumn dessert.

# List of Ingredients:

→ For the 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

→ For the 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

→ For the Lattice Top

11 - 3 large apples, thinly sliced
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch tart pan.
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, mixing until dough forms. Press dough evenly into pan bottom and sides. Prick base with a fork and chill for 15 minutes.
03 - Line chilled crust with parchment paper and fill with baking weights or dried beans. Bake for 12 minutes. Remove weights and parchment, bake an additional 5 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
04 - Mix chopped walnuts, honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt together. Spread mixture evenly over cooled crust.
05 - Peel (optional), core, and thinly slice apples approximately 1/8 inch thick. Toss slices with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon.
06 - On parchment paper, arrange half the apple slices in parallel rows, overlapping slightly. Weave remaining slices over and under to create a lattice pattern. Carefully transfer lattice onto filled tart, trimming edges as needed.
07 - Cover tart 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 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but the lattice is actually more meditative than difficult once you get the rhythm down.
  • The combination of nutty warmth from walnuts and the bright tartness of apples feels like autumn captured on a plate.
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble it just before baking, which means less stress when guests arrive.
02 -
  • If your apple slices are too thick, they won't weave properly and won't cook through evenly, so invest in a sharp knife or mandoline and take your time.
  • The parchment trick for weaving your lattice saves you from fumbling with hot apples, and it actually makes the whole process feel less stressful.
03 -
  • A mandoline slicer takes the stress out of getting apple slices uniform and thin enough to weave without fraying.
  • Chill your dough between steps whenever it feels warm or soft, because cold butter is what creates those crispy, flaky layers everyone wants.
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