Rustic French Apple Tart
A delightful dessert featuring tender apples and a crisp, buttery crust, reminiscent of a quaint French café.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 2–4 tablespoons ice water
- 3–4 medium-sized apples (like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the cold butter cubes, mixing until resembling coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water gradually, mixing until the dough comes together. Shape it into a disk and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Peel, core, and slice the apples thinly. Toss slices with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick and transfer it to a tart pan.
- Arrange the apple slices in the crust, folding edges over the apples, and brush with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.
- Cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally dusted with powdered sugar. Pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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