Description
Classic Tarte aux Pommes (French Apple Tart) is a stunning dessert that beautifully marries the rich flavors of sweet apples with a buttery, flaky crust. This elegant tart features a luscious apple compote and is topped with thinly sliced apples, making it not only a feast for the palate but also for the eyes. Perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to intimate family dinners—this tart is deceptively simple to prepare yet impressively delicious. Whether served warm or chilled, it’s sure to be a standout on your dessert table.
Ingredients
- 250 g flour
- 125 g cold butter, cubed
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 apples, peeled and chopped
- 20 g sugar
- 10 g butter
- 2 apples, thinly sliced
- 10 g melted butter
- 1 tbsp apricot jam (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Pâte Sucrée: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly. Beat in the egg until dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Compote: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped apples and sugar; cook until soft. Stir in vanilla or cinnamon if desired.
- Assemble the Tart: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out chilled pâte sucrée and fit into a tart pan. Spread apple compote over the crust.
- Add Apple Slices: Arrange thinly sliced apples in a circular pattern on top of the compote and brush with melted butter.
- Bake: Bake for about 35–40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use a blend of sweet and tart apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for depth of flavor. Let the tart cool before slicing for cleaner cuts. For variations, try adding spices like nutmeg or experimenting with different fruits.