Apple Torte

Ingredients

• Shortcrust

  • 1 3/4 cups (430 ml) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
  • 10 tablespoons (150 ml) unsalted butter, very cold, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable shortening, very cold, cut into pieces
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup (60 to 75 ml) ice water
  • Milk, for brushing

• Filling

  • 25 Cortland or Granny Smith apples, approximately
  • Lemon water
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup