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Classic Tarte aux Pommes (French Apple Tart)

Classic Tarte aux Pommes - Buttery Bliss with Sweet Apples

Classic Tarte aux Pommes is a delightful French apple tart showcasing a buttery crust and tender apple filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Cold Butter Essential for achieving a flaky texture.
  • 2 cups Flour All-purpose flour works best.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Feel free to swap in brown sugar.
For the Filling
  • 4-5 pieces Firm Apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp) Balance sweetness with tartness.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Enhances the flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust based on apple variety.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional) Adjust to taste or leave out.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Tart Pan
  • pastry cutter
  • Oven

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cold butter, flour, and sugar. Mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add one egg and combine until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Crust Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out the chilled dough to fit a tart pan, about 1/4 inch thick. Fit into the pan and trim the edges. Pre-bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
Filling Preparation
  1. Peel, core, and slice 4-5 apples. Toss with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Set aside to meld flavors.
Tart Assembly
  1. Layer the apple filling over the pre-baked crust in a spiral, overlapping the slices for presentation.
Tart Baking
  1. Return assembled tart to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes. The apples should be tender and slightly caramelized.
Cooling & Serving
  1. Remove the tart from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes. Serve warm or cool completely for a refined experience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use cold butter for a flaky crust and slice apples evenly for even baking.

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