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Easy Apple Tart

This easy apple tart features flaky crust and tender apples baked to golden perfection—a simple dessert for fall or any occasion.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy apple tart
Servings: 8
Calories: 249kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

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 Dough Recipe to a 14 inch circle. Place this on either a round baking stone or baking pan. 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.

Notes

  • Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp so they hold their shape while baking. Read my post on The Best Apples for Baking and Eating for more suggestions.
  • Slice apples evenly for a uniform look and even baking.
  • Don’t stress about perfect folds—this tart is meant to look rustic.
  • Brush the crust with water (or milk) and sprinkle with sugar for extra crunch and shine.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 116mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 28g