Flourless Chocolate Apple Torte

I found this recipe on another site and it has been updated, by the poster, to be lower in fat and still incredibly rich-tasting. from eating well magazine.

Steps

Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

Combine matzo meal and walnuts in a food processor.

Process until nuts are finely chopped.

Spread on a baking sheet and toast until fragrant , 5 to 10 minutes.

Let cool.

Whisk eggs , 3 / 4 cup sugar and vanilla in a large bowl until blended.

Stir in the matzo mixture , apple , cocoa and chocolate.

Beat egg whites and salt in large , clean bowl , with an electric mixer on medium speed until frothy.

Increase speed to high and beat until soft peaks form.

Add remaining 1 / 2 cup sugar 1 tablespoons at a time , beating until glossy and stiff peaks form.

Stir one-quarter of the beaten whites into the batter.

Gently fold in remaining whites with a rubber spatula.

Scrape the batter into an ungreased 9-inch springform pan , spreading evenly.

Tap pan lightly on counter to release air bubbles.

Bake torte until top springs back when touched lightly and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean , 40 to 45 minutes.

With a knife , loosen edges of .

Ingredients

matzo meal, walnuts, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, apple, unsweetened cocoa powder, chocolate, egg whites, salt', confectioners' sugar"]"