Tarte aux Pommes (Apple Tart)
Tarte aux Pommes is a French-style apple tart built on a buttery shortcrust pastry base and topped with thinly sliced apples arranged in overlapping circles. A light apricot glaze brushed on after baking gives the surface its characteristic shine; allow about 1 hour 15 minutes from prep to table.
Equipment
- 1 Rolling pin
- 1 9-inch tart pan
- 1 Sharp knife
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 Pastry brush
- 1 Baking sheet
Ingredients
Pastry Dough
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and diced
- ¼ cup ice water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Apple Filling
- 4 medium apples peeled, cored, and sliced thinly
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup apricot jam for glaze
Instructions
- To make the pastry: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add cold, diced butter and rub the mixture between your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- To prepare the filling: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, combine apple slices with sugar, melted butter, fresh lemon juice, and ground cinnamon. Stir gently to coat the apples thoroughly.
- Assemble the tart: Roll out the chilled pastry dough on a floured surface to fit your 9-inch tart pan. Carefully transfer the dough to the pan, pressing gently to fit. Arrange the apple slices in concentric circles, starting from the outer edge and working towards the center.
- Bake and glaze: Place the tart on a baking sheet and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown. While the tart bakes, gently heat the apricot jam in a small saucepan until it is thin enough to brush. Once the tart is baked, brush the warm apricot glaze over the apples to give a shiny finish.
Notes
Lori’s Tips
- For a hint of almond flavor, sprinkle a thin layer of almond meal onto the tart crust before adding the apples.
- Experiment with different types of apples for varied textures and flavors.
Nutrition
Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 79mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 507IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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