Classic Tarte aux Pommes (French Apple Tart)
Classic Tarte aux Pommes (French Apple Tart) is a timeless dessert that beautifully captures the essence of French baking. With its flaky, buttery crust and a tender apple filling, this tart is not only simple to make but also offers a stunning presentation that will wow your guests. Ideal for any occasion, be it a family dinner or a festive gathering, this versatile treat can be enjoyed warm with ice cream or chilled with a cup of tea. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this recipe promises success and satisfaction.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g flour
- 125 g cold butter, cubed
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 apples (peeled and chopped)
- 20 g sugar
- 10 g butter
- 2 apples (thinly sliced)
- Optional: vanilla, cinnamon, apricot jam
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar. Add cold butter cubes and mix until crumbly.
- Incorporate the egg and salt until dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Melt butter in a saucepan and cook chopped apples with sugar until soft. Stir in optional vanilla or cinnamon; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out the chilled dough into a tart pan, trim edges, and spread cooled compote evenly.
- Arrange thinly sliced apples atop the compote and brush with melted butter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Optionally glaze with apricot jam after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice - approximately 100g
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg