Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Classic Tarte aux Pommes, a traditional French apple tart that perfectly balances the sweetness of tender apples with a rich, buttery crust. This elegant dessert is ideal for any occasion—from casual family dinners to sophisticated gatherings—offering a comforting taste of homemade goodness in every slice. Serve it warm or chilled, and enjoy its versatile appeal paired with ice cream, caramel sauce, or fresh berries. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can achieve impressive results.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g flour
- 125 g cold butter, cubed
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 apples (for compote), peeled and chopped
- 20 g sugar (for compote)
- 10 g butter (for compote)
- 2 apples (for topping), thinly sliced
- Optional: vanilla or cinnamon, apricot jam
Instructions
- Prepare the pâte sucrée by mixing flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly. Incorporate the egg and form into a dough; chill for 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook chopped apples with sugar and butter until softened (about 10 minutes). Add optional vanilla or cinnamon if desired.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface and fit it into a tart pan. Spread apple compote evenly over the base.
- Arrange thinly sliced apples on top of the compote and brush with melted butter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. Optionally brush with apricot jam after baking for shine.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use firm apples like Granny Smith for optimal flavor. Customize by adding spices such as nutmeg or experimenting with different apple varieties.