Looking for a show-stopping dessert that is sure to impress? Look no further than this rustic apple tart. This easy apple tart is full of fresh apples, lightly spiced with cinnamon, and has a flaky, buttery crust that will have your guests coming back for more.
Serve this tart with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream, and you have a dessert that is sure to please everyone. Don't forget to check out all the other apple dessert recipes that are perfect to serve for your autumn celebrations.
A rustic apple tart is a French dessert that is made with fresh apples and a flaky pie crust dough. The apples are usually thinly sliced and arranged in a spiral pattern on top of the dough.
The tart is then baked until the apples are tender and the dough is golden brown. Rustic apple tarts are typically served with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
While the presentation of a rustic apple tart may not be as flashy as some other desserts, its simplicity is part of its charm. The focus is on the quality of the ingredients, which results in a tart that is bursting with flavor.
The sweet apples pair perfectly with the flaky dough, making for a delicious and satisfying dessert.
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How to make Pastry for Apple Tart
An apple tart is a classic dessert that can be made in many different ways. A traditional apple pie is typically made with a sweetened filling and a pastry crust, while a rustic apple tart is usually made with an unsweetened filling and a dough crust.
There are several advantages to making a rustic apple tart over a traditional apple pie. First, the dough crust is much simpler to make than the pastry crust, and it does not require any special equipment.
Second, the unsweetened filling provides a contrast to the sweetness of the apples, making the tart more flavorful. Finally, the rustic appearance of the tart is more appealing than the neat appearance of the pie.
For these reasons, a rustic apple tart is a great choice for those who want to bake a delicious and impressive dessert without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 | Combine the Ingredients
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add apples, brown sugar, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss together, reduce heat, cover, and cook until apples are tender, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
Step 2 | Prepare the Crust
- Roll out the dough of either a prepared pie crust or my Homemade Pie Crust Recipe on parchment paper to a 14 inch circle. Arrange apples in the center of the dough, leaving about 2 inches around the edge.
- Fold the dough over the edge of the apples and press gently where the dough creases to seal. Brush the crust with water and sprinkle with the granulated sugar.
Step 3 | Baking Instructions
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the dough is golden.
Serving Tips
Serve warm with ice cream, if desired. Caramel sauce and powdered sugar are good too.
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Recipe Variations
- You could make this recipe using fresh peaches or pears.
- Check out this Apple Cranberry Tart or this Easy Apple Dessert Pizza which uses a pizza dough as the crust instead of pie dough.
Storage Tips
- Store any leftovers in an air-tight container. The leftovers should last at least 5 days if stored properly in the refrigerator. You can warm the tart up in the microwave for about 10 seconds to bring it back to room temperature when serving.
- To freeze the apple tart, wrap it first in plastic wrap and then store in a freezer-safe plastic bag. It should last 3 months in the freezer.
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Easy Apple Tart
Ingredients
- Prepared pie crust
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 pounds apples about 9 cups, cored and sliced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add apples, brown sugar, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss together, reduce heat, cover, and cook until apples are tender, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
- Roll out the dough of either a prepared pie crust or my Homemade Pie Crust Recipe out on parchment paper to a 14 inch circle. Arrange apples in the center of the dough, leaving about 2 inches around the edge.
- Fold the dough over the edge of the apples and press gently where the dough creases to seal. Brush the crust with water and sprinkle with the granulated sugar.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the dough is golden.
- Serve warm with ice cream, if desired.
Kerryanne says
What a fabulous recipe for fall or anytime of the year Lois.
Thank you for sharing your easy apple tart recipe at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I'm delighted to be featuring this recipe at the party tomorrow and pinning too.
Hugs,
Kerryanne