How to Make TORTA DI MELE | Italian Apple Cake Recipe

[@michelealoia1320]

My dad passed away a couple of weeks ago, he and I would watch you guys together over the phone. I will treasure the beautiful memories he and I made watching you guys.

[@PastaGrammar]

We are so sorry to hear that 😢 sending love and hugs, ❤️❤️

[@honeyvitagliano3227]

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[@Yeshua027]

Please accept my deepest condolences

[@venicebluemagatt3588]

I send you a big hug 🤗

[@vincenzosplate]

This is exactly how I LOVE apple cake 🤤 moist inside and full of apples!

[@marialuisabovo]

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[@PastaGrammar]

Grazie Vincenzo!! ♥️

[@KenNakajima07]

Vincenzo and Pasta Grammar... can we have a Collab once a tour from both of you coincides on a date?

[@PastaGrammar]

It could be very very interesting!!! 😂😂😂

[@sonodiventataunalbero5576]

"Moisty" inside 😄😉

[@0rtenstein]

Fun fact: Italy is the sixth country in the world for apple production. The production is concentrated in the alpine regions and almost 60% of the national production is produced in Trentino/Alto-Adige. Here we have one of the highest production density in the world, we are literally surrounded by apple trees! Bravi! Eva sei una vera ambasciatrice!

[@PastaGrammar]

Grazie!!!

[@mcmurdostation7134]

Yes umgeben von Chemikalien:)

[@tabletikmaminkin5229]

I have never seen so much apple trees as in Trento

[@oxigenarian9763]

OK - I made this last night. This is like something you would get for dessert in a high-dollar restaurant. If you like fruit-based desserts and you like apples in them, you will love this. Molto importante - it is the pear that takes this up several notches. The pear is a game changer. This is a perfumy and very aromatic combination of fruit, be careful not to overpower this recipe with the cinnamon. I used a half teaspoon and it was perfect for my taste. Also, because I used Honey Crisp apples, I increased the flour to 70g to take up the extra juice from this variety of apple. Five star stuff...buona mangiata!

[@PastaGrammar]

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[@vintagetinrandykehler4824]

I used to think I loved Italian food here in Canadian Italian restaurants, but after trying Eva's recipes I come to realize I really really LOVE REAL Italian food!! Eva's videos have taught me how to cook and the Pasta All'Assassina and real Italian Carbonara are absolutely AMAZING!!! Thank You!!! Bon Appitito!!! 👍👍👍

[@PastaGrammar]

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[@honeyvitagliano3227]

When you know good Italian food it ruins the average “ Italian restaurant “ FOREVER!! And what’s worse is that it’s not hard, just like in every other cuisine all it takes just a little love for the prep and ingredients.It’s so sad that owners of most “ Italian restaurants” have embraced cheap ingredients and fast cooking techniques. They do a disservice to us all unfortunately 😪

[@Jay92925]

“Moisty”. A new word I will be using from now on in. What a treasure Eva is sharing this new word with the English speaking world. Thank you

[@leannewilson7184]

I agree… beats “moist-ah”.

[@MelvisVelour]

The opposite of what a Japanese friend of mine used to describe something dry "de-moistened"

[@baconbap]

@@MelvisVelour de-moistened about covers it! 😀

[@honeyvitagliano3227]

😂

[@alessioartioli3323]

I'm Italian and honestly I'd probably used the very same word. Probably she was meaning "juicy", but in her shoes I don't think would use a different word than "moisty". Is this word incorrect in English? I'm asking because Google translator say it's ok... may be it has some other akward side-meaning?

[@skollkohrvell]

I love how Eva just scolded Harper for asking if they were making an apple cake they had a pear there. Just leave that "Har-pear!"

[@medialex78]

I would love more to see them kissing each other. They seem to have a very close relationship (bothe are married, anyway), but this would make in my opinon an even better "Har-pair"...

[@bettyclark8249]

I love pears :) maybe i will try and use all pears.

[@anthonydicosola8063]

My wife and I just tasted the cake. I added some pecans. It was delicious. We love watching you guys and your recipes have not led me wrong.

[@PastaGrammar]

So glad you liked it!

[@mariadavola]

im going to try with chocolate chips instead of raisins cant wait

[@jelena7604]

"Cook more better" and "moisty" have been officially added to my culinary dictionary. Many thanks to you both for the delicious recipe. Perfect for Thanksgiving.

[@angelaibrahim771]

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[@firegirl6636]

I love how Harper is now teasing and having fun with Eva. I just laugh. As an Italian Australian I can see the humour of both sides.

[@juliabishop1408]

The alternative title of the video should be:"Married couple bake a cake and make endearing banter together" Harper and Eva's love for each other shined in this video and it brought a smile to my face ☺️

[@tiffanyhackerspace8377]

6:18-6:28, I feel like this is a REAL look at the lives of Eva and Harper, replete with eye roll, wrist tap and an "okay, okay" from Harper!! I love you-guys so much!!

[@idavo]

My family do not like Christmas cake or pudding & for years we have looked for alternatives but never found an alternative that is requested each year. This looks like an excellent idea for Christmas. Great with a cup of tea or coffee, served warm with ice cream, custard or yoghurt, gently soaked in Grappa, Calvados, Brandy - (I don't mean soaked as in immersed I nean a sprinkle or spray for 2 to 3 days. Thank you Eva & Harper you always inspire. Ciao.

[@veronicat.6654]

@@KalleKnark In Italy we actually do that too, so you can try with rum, Grappa or a sweet alcoholic ☺️

[@Ciccioct91]

In Italy we soak raisin in alcol (often rum or grappa, your choice). If there are kids, we don’t use raisin and prefer put lemon zest or vanilla.

[@bbmcgee33]

@@veronicat.6654 A sweet alcoholic, tipo uno zio un po' andato? 😂😂😂

[@marialuisabovo]

They don't like panettone o pandoro?

[@killianmmmoore]

Recommendation Heat it on a medium heat in microwave for just under a minute Pour on crème fraiche

[@somashreeroy1006]

Eva is such a lovely tutor, and it is definitely because of her that I have learnt so much about Italian food. And Harper is a very good student too! Btw, their aprons look so beautiful!

[@mariocinque8588]

Good work compliments.

[@MelvisVelour]

I made this today to celebrate my birthday and this is one of the most amazing, delicious and moisty cakes! Being a Maineiac like 'arper, I did a 50/50 split of golden raisins and craisins for that taste of back home yaknow (and no 'arper, I did not have it with a Moxie...there are limits). I will say, that mixing of the baking powder with the milk was on the strangest things I've ever seen but, other than the PITA of cleaning a spring form pan which will never be fully clean, HIGHLY recommend Torta di Mele di Sant'Orfeo!

[@radianttadpole6363]

I’ve always soaked my raisins in apple juice or cider before baking with them, it really makes a very moisty difference.

[@josephsuti6905]

Bravo!!! Moisty it's been use!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@francofarrugia7559]

I soak my raisins in hot water and Earl Grey tea!

[@cjinasia9266]

This is a fabulous cake. We use a slightly different recipe with a sabayon instead of the baking soda but it is great. Not too sweet and a nice apple flavor. Everyone needs to make this one.

[@eastraversupplies7843]

That C to F calculation moment is gold. Harper’s reaction is exactly what I feel every time I try to follow recipes from American food bloggers 😂

[@killianmmmoore]

I'm the same but it's spoons and cups that catch me I favour the good old metric system

[@iammissiemarie4302]

Please make more videos like this! So funny! I love the dynamic. I am so proud of the restraint Eva has for your antics. Lol

[@russ9238]

Can't wait to make this. Raisins and apples: excellent.

[@antc.4457]

Eva: wonderful teacher! And the step-by-step lesson, alongside Harper, is a great format.

[@teena4rl211]

Lol! Eva is such a dona! So much fun. Grazie!

[@azengland100]

This cake is SO good! I made it last weekend as a test in advance of Thanksgiving, and it was gone in no time. My wife has asked that I make 2 of them next time. Thank you so much for your fun videos and excellent recipes. Ciao!

[@PastaGrammar]

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[@joecrowaz]

OMG... One of my absolute favorite things in the Universe! Damn, we Italians are good! 😉

[@MrMikkyn]

I love the backhanded compliments from Harper and the banter from Eva.

[@edwardbak4459]

You two are so adorable. Grazie per aver condiviso questa ricetta!

[@alishadarcy8482]

My grandfather was from Calabria and Eva's recipes and cooking lessons warm my heart especially with it being the holidays. I love the fact she has no tolerance for stupidity. Love the world u both have opened up to everyone ❤ thank you!

[@metalmaiden7583]

When Ava gave the temperature as Celsius and Harper was stuck and had to ask Siri, I had to laugh. I would have had to do the same thing. 😁

[@realgeorge]

I am no cook but I needed to come up with a desert for a friend's retirement party and I knew Eva wouldn't let me down. I made this apple cake, the first time I ever made a cake in my 68 years, and it was the hit of the party. I am so happy. You guys are great.

[@PastaGrammar]

Well done!

[@lewismattx]

I will make this now. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Love from Croatia. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@PastaGrammar]

Let us know what you think! A big hug from the USA ❤️

[@lindagardener855]

You two are so funny the way you play off each other. Funny and informative at the same time! Love it 💖

[@sbodrillo]

My mamma today prepared a delicious Torta di Mele. This cake never disappoints.

[@Njbudesa]

What a beautiful, simple apple cake. When I lived in Italy I loved the formaggi course with the fruit too. Delicious fruit in Italy!

[@marvinbenjamin234]

Harper has the right idea for peeling apples...the hand cranked peeler/corer/spiral slicer is worth its weight in gold.

[@rini6]

Perfect for the holidays. It looks incredibly simple. The only labor intensive part is the apple and pear peeling and dicing.

[@albertodaye7026]

Tried this cake, amazing!!! Finished in less than 24h!!!

[@donnaclinton5578]

Now this looks like a great apple cake, lots of apples. Perfect since the Autumn is just starting

[@skakee]

May favorite format for an instructional cooking show. Reminds me the classic How to Boil Water.

[@deeblack9393]

If you want you could always rehydrate the raisins in Brandy and pour a British custard over each slice

[@nivescorazza4019]

Or grappa

[@danielg.4528]

@@nivescorazza4019 i like that better!

[@adriancarlton-oatley9736]

In the UK we often soak raisins in tea.

[@tentifr]

@@adriancarlton-oatley9736 well obviously

[@JulianDG]

Please, PLEASE, I BEG YOU...DO IT AGAIN!!! I love this new format you two cooking together

[@PastaGrammar]

Continueremo ogni mercoledí!

[@JulianDG]

@@PastaGrammar Vi lovvo

[@mariajk975]

Hahaha povero Harper che insegnante severa 😂 I am sure he learned a lot tho I will make it soon for sure, I am italian but I didn't know this recipe It looks delicious We have so many traditional recipes it's impossibile to know all of them, but you guys are doing an amazing job at sharing these recipes and keeping these traditions alive! I wonder why many of these aren't more popolar..C'mon we must let the world know we are more than pizza and pasta~ P.s. mi chiedevo se potessi fare uno special natalizio includendo qualche ricetta calabrese (per esempio ci vedrei benissimo una pitta nchiusa o i petrali)

[@PastaGrammar]

Certo che lo faremo!

[@marilynmcmillan]

Love Ava’s eye rolling! I was a teacher for decades and recognize well Harper’s type of student. Lol!

[@violettaporrazzo4199]

My grandmother used to make this & this Thanksgiving my son made it! It was amazing! He has been working on our duel citizenship. He is really embracing his heritage. Thank you from my heart for guiding him with your rescipes! ❤🕯🙏

[@revertinthemaking]

Harper, just find an old simple metal peeler, or something closest to resembling it. Why anyone ever tried to make a different veg peeler, I do not know. Your technique is perfect -- peeling down and away from you, and the simple peelers are designed for that. Love you both!

[@mygetawayart]

i've always used that peeler as if i was cutting with a knife, so slowly and towards me, anchoring with my thumb. I peel apples much much faster than the way he did it or even with a knife like Eva did (and i've never injured myself)

[@1ACL]

I have my grandmothers peeler which goes away from oneself, and it is so much better than new ones. It must be 100 years old and never gets dull. Also, it doesn't peel too much off. No waste, just the peel.

[@brucetominello325]

OMG! My grandmother’s apple cake. I forgot all about it. Thank you !!!

[@drackmavanhelsing3504]

My boyfriend and I made this over the weekend. We had to cook it for an hour and a half for the apples to be tender, but it turned out delicious. 😋 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 😋 Thanks for your recipes and entertaining videos.

[@PastaGrammar]

Time of cooking can be different according to your oven or apples!

[@jojomarie5218]

Sometimes it's due to your altitude. But I agree with Eva, oven or apples. Maybe temperature is a little off with your oven. An oven thermometer can tell you that. Maybe you used a firmer type of apple, like granny smith, Winesap or fugi. I wonder how it would taste with crab-apples?🤔 😋

[@tonyapedraza180]

So good to see y'all are home safe!!💕

[@kathleenpellegrini3700]

So delicious, I enjoyed this even more than apple pie! Wow! And, very easy to make.

[@italianavalon]

Nice! Eva, it would be great if in the future you'd also make "rocciata di Assisi!", yummy!

[@shannonyep3547]

Apple cake is made all the world over . I enjoy seeing different versions of it made but I don’t think anyone can claim it as originally theirs . It’s just a cake made with apples that has happily made its way around the world and been created in many different versions for all of us to enjoy . Bon Appetito ! Enjoyed your version of it lovely couple always !

[@iceberg9248]

I made this on Sunday and it was amazing. I am a terrible baker and even I was able to pull this off. Thank you Eva!

[@pepeboy234]

I love those much sought after, yet so elusive Italian apples!

[@benjibabe7314]

I don't often laugh out loud, but when Eva dumped the flour after receiving the answer as to who would be cleaning I gut reaction laughed😊

[@michelleharkness7549]

Greetings from southcentral Texas USA 🇺🇸, how delightful to listen to the wonderful video that you both ( love ❤️) present : I’m standing by to learn a lot and to follow your amazing cooking lead ( s)! Thank you for sharing, Beautiful Eva and Awesome 😎 Harper! Again, thank you. ~ a fan who adores you both

[@michelleharkness7549]

Greetings: amen 🙏 alleluia: enormous “ welcome back “ ...

[@michelleharkness7549]

Greetings: in thanksgiving: love ❤️, hugs 🤗 and be very very safe safe

[@michelleharkness7549]

Greetings: in thanksgiving; GOD BLess

[@allthumbs3792]

You two are hilarious! The raisins are too dry, then too wet! The cake look looks wonderful ... another one I must try. Keep making these entertaining, informative and delicious videos!

[@Joseventi]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 With this what you think we are making, pasta? Eva is so funny. Just Made my day.

[@mariakanta8886]

Φανταστικό γλυκό bravoooo 💞 perfect dessert!!!!

[@karenstephens8788]

Eva’s hair is amazing.

[@LuigiRossignolo]

Cooked it last week and it was delicious! Thank you!

[@1BABartz1]

I love apple cake, and this one looks like a winner.

[@suzz1776]

Please please please 🙏 do this type of episode more often. This is awesome.

[@just1giuleejae1234]

Bravissimo, Harper! 👏🏻 And another winning recipe from Eva. I look forward to trying this out for the holidays. Grazie! 💕

[@a.l.feenstra]

Thank you for this recipe! I shared it with the family and now this is the only apple cake we bake! One thing though, we didn’t like raisins soaked in water, so we soak them in marsala wine. ;-)

[@lorimc62lm]

The cake looks so delicious, and it's fun watching you two, so cute! Another winner! Bless you Harper and Eva 😊🙏♥️

[@vikimittal2150]

Am speechless.........I love u too soo much. U r the cutest, funniest, wackiest , most adorable couple evaaaaa

[@baconbap]

Harper talking back. So cute! 🙂

[@vernareed2692]

I LOVE fresh apple cake!!

[@snow40741]

This looks so good...I am going to make this since apples are season...nice job Harper!

[@carolmerlini9971]

I made the cake today. So delicious and it uses 1/2 less sugar than American style cakes so fewer calories. I used the Italian Stark apples -- and the one, big juicy pear really makes it tangy. I think the 170C may be too slow for my Italian oven, plus I baked it on the convection setting. Next time, I will bake it without air. I didn't have a spring form pan but my cake came right out with no problem from a regular buttered and floured pan.

[@msantos545]

Eva is a great teacher! 🤩

[@mrs.antihero]

That looks delicious!! Thank you for teaching us this recipe! Buon appetito!

[@monicacorr6979]

Looks amazing I want to try

[@linda7726]

Great job Harper! I have always made Jewish Apple Cake…… but I will definitely try Eva’s recipe for sure❣️

[@100pcRenewables]

I'm stoked! I think in an earlier comment I may have asked Eva to make Torta di mele. I remember when I was a child when we lived for 10 months between the village my father came from, Marradi, (in the Appenines between Florence and Faenza) and Florence, I remember Torta di mele was served in diamonds and I loved it! There was also a Torta di riso served in diamonds too which was pretty good but not as good as the Torta di mele. I tried to make it once from a recipe (which may have had something wrong with it because I know someone else who followed the same recipe and had a similar result) and it was horrible but I'm sure following this recipe ... and there's the proof of the pudding right there in the video ... it will be great. I will get back and say how it goes - it might taste a bit different from what I remember but as long as it's good which I'm sure it will be that will be enough.

[@seaglassmomma4040]

It seems as if this is just a super apple filled Dutch baby. The only thing different was the addition of baking powder. Can’t wait to try this!!

[@PastaGrammar]

Oh man, I forgot about Dutch babies! Love those! Will have to introduce Eva to them… 🤔

[@anrenes3459]

Moisty cake… yum

[@ingridferg9779]

Welcome back! I've made this before. It is also cake from the border of Italy/Austria(Tirol region)

[@aris1956]

Austria and South Germany is famous the “Apfelkuchen“ ! 😊

[@ingridferg9779]

@@aris1956 yes, it is. But this very recipe is the same. Very interesting. So little flour, and very full of apple

[@babyclouddelia]

This has to be your best video EVER. It made me smile and feel very confident about your relationship. There’s so much truth about this interaction….

[@babyclouddelia]

Puro sentimiento.

[@tonyapedraza180]

That was a super cute tutorial, Bravo Harper!!!!🎉😂😂😂😋💕

[@jeanneamato8278]

I am absolutely making this! You two make a wonderful partnership.

[@giraffesinc.2193]

YAAAAAY midweek Eva! I sure missed this while you were away but glad you had a wonderful trip!

[@jenniferwinsor7740]

A very good, entertaining and fun video as usual.

[@marinasimbula3506]

Adoooroooo!!!!! 😋😋😋😋😋

[@colettemcwilliams1325]

I saw you guys at a furniture store over the weekend. I didn't approach you guys, you looked like you were busy. I hope you are happy to be home and that you stay safe and healthy.

[@PastaGrammar]

Ohhh, you could approach us!!!

[@bethotoole6569]

Watching you cook reminds me of learning to cook with my grandmother, she was from Sicily. It’s been a long time now but listening to you talk and watching your recipes is so similar!!

[@rowane6838]

I make this several times a year....love apple cake. You two are killing me....lol!!!!! Also a little Amaretto and almond extract is a good addition.

[@ludmillam.grabetz7649]

So wonderful to see you both cooking! I enjoy watching you both cooking, you're a fun couple! Thank you for your hard work through these many videos you have. I am learning a lot! May God bless you both! :)

[@davidesperanza7701]

I love Harper's humor 🤣

[@andreaferrigno]

This new situation comedy format is hilarious!

[@iReporteriReporting]

Good on you, Harper! More cooking lessons from Eva for you every Wednesday, please☺️

[@jamesthorpe8796]

Guys, this recipe is amazing. Due to my deep and abiding hatred/phobia of raisins (no doubt brought on from some childhood trauma I've since blissfully blocked out), and because Thanksgiving is fast approaching, we subbed fresh cranberries for the raisins. Also threw in some walnuts because, ya know... the holidays. The result was extraordinary. The tartness of the cranberries contrasted nicely with the sweetness of the sugar. I've also discovered this torta freezes very well. We're making it again this wknd, and the only thing I'd change is perhaps add a couple of tablespoons more flour because when the cranberries pop they do release a bit more liquid than re-plumped raisins. Thanks again for all you do... Cheers, James.

[@PastaGrammar]

We are glad you liked and you improved it!!! Well done, James!!!!

[@rosamariaietto3139]

Bravissimi. Ottima torta

[@Patriot-up2td]

That looks super good! Love to have that with a nice hot cup of coffee!

[@krs48]

Looks good

[@jesuschristislord77733]

Missed you guys. Glad you're back. ❤️

[@paul_domici]

that looks sooooooooo Fantastically delicious!!!!

[@barbarakelly1020]

Apple cakes are very popular in Germany too. I have a whole cookbook for just apple cakes.

[@alisasepe6098]

Ohh I’m definitely making this thx for sharing

[@giovannipazienza8263]

As an italian from southern Italy i can conferm that Eva told the truth about our main rule for cooking! Gj Harper, that cake looks like the one my nonna used ti make! 😉

[@bbmcgee33]

Pazienza... Burnt, you mean? Because your nonna is blind?! (Sorry, couldn't resist!) 😂🤣

[@giovannipazienza8263]

@@bbmcgee33 Well, that's caramelized but if it looks burnt to you it's fine. Food is about taste and taste is subjective or ad our Latin ancestors used to say "de gustibus non disputandum est" 😉

[@robertperrytheartofhealing5085]

Great recipe and I had to go make it immediately. But warning to anyone who doe make it, my oven is fan assisted and even at 10C lower than the given temperature it was perfectly cooked in 35 minutes. So just keep an eye on it!! Bravissimi, Eva & Harper - e delizioso!

[@PastaGrammar]

Mine cooked in 1h and 10 minutes!

[@killianmmmoore]

No real "rules" with cake baking I find I still need to get a few pieces so use the 10inch pan for the 9 inch pan darancio recipes Had to slightly adjust as was slightly dryer and a bit crispier on one side which a friend tells me was using a larger tin but easily adjustable Oven is also fan assisted but temperature still fine Sometimes just a little tweaking is needed