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Easy Classic French Apple Tart (Tarte aux Pommes)

A close-up slice of a delicious apple tart, featuring layered apples dusted with cinnamon, served on a white plate.
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Make this simple French apple tart with a buttery crust and tender apples. This recipe provides clear steps for a delicious, rustic dessert perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry or homemade shortcrust pastry
  • 4 medium baking apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon apricot jam or glaze (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch tart pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. If using puff pastry, let it thaw according to package directions. If using homemade crust, roll it out to fit your pan.
  3. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Toss the apple slices in a bowl with the lemon juice, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
  4. If using a tart pan, gently press the pastry into the bottom and up the sides. If making a free-form rustic tart, lay the pastry on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Arrange the apple slices over the pastry in a decorative, overlapping pattern, starting from the outside and working toward the center. Leave a 1-inch border if using pastry dough.
  6. Brush the melted butter evenly over the apples.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  8. If using jam, warm the apricot jam slightly and brush it over the warm apples immediately after removing the tart from the oven for shine.
  9. Let the tart cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For a crisp crust, consider blind-baking the bottom of the pastry for 10 minutes before adding the apples.
  • This tart pairs well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
  • If you are looking for alternatives to traditional baking, consider how meal planning can simplify your week.

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