Simple French-Style Apple Tart Recipe – Mytour

Tarts in general, and apple tarts specifically, are renowned sweet treats from France. Crafting an apple tart may pose a challenge for baking novices, but the end result is undeniably worth it! With its gentle tartness, fragrant apple aroma, and crisp, buttery crust, this dessert is a true delight. Below is the recipe shared by Mytour for you to try.

Introduction to Apple Tart

Apple tarts are often mistaken for apple pies, and many people think they are the same. However, they are distinct despite sharing similar ingredients. Apple pie originated from the Apple Tart in Europe, introduced by the English to America, where it evolved into the deeply traditional American apple pie.

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You can easily distinguish between these two types of pastries based on the following characteristics:

• Apple Pie typically features a lattice crust on top, enclosing the filling with a flaky, sweet pastry crust, which is sweeter than a tart.
• Tarts, on the other hand, have a relatively thin crust, and the filling is often exposed on the outer edges. The tart crust resembles shortbread – firm, crisp, but not flaky, with the addition of egg in the pastry dough. Additionally, the tart base often carries a subtle salty taste from the added salt.

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Indulge in the art of crafting apple tart

Creating an apple tart is a delightful endeavor, neither overly complex nor demanding excessive culinary prowess. Carefully following each step will yield a marvelous masterpiece. The recipe shared by Blog Mytour below is both easy to execute and results in a tantalizing, mouthwatering tart.

Gather Your Ingredients

For the crust:

Prepare the following ingredients for the crust: - 150 grams all-purpose flour - 12 grams sugar - 1.5 grams salt - A few drops of lemon juice - 100 grams cold unsalted butter, cut into squares - 30ml ice water - 1 egg yolk

For the apple filling:

Gather these ingredients for the apple filling: - 2 Gala apples (you can mix 1 sour and 1 sweet apple) - 25 grams brown/white sugar - 60ml apple juice - 60ml water - 10ml rum (optional) - 10 grams dried cranberries - 2 grams ground cinnamon - Lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

For the topping:

Prepare the following for the apple topping: - 2 apples - 2 grams powdered sugar for dusting

Tools Needed:

Gather these tools: - 25cm diameter tart mold with removable bottom - Electric mixer/whisk - Oven - Cling film

Method:

Creating the Apple Tart Crust

Sift flour and sugar into a large bowl, add salt and mix well. Prepare a small bowl, add ice water, egg, and a few drops of lemon juice, then stir well.

Use an electric mixer to evenly mix the sugar-flour mixture. Then add cold butter, turn on the mixer to medium speed, and rotate 10 to 12 times until the butter pieces become smaller (not fully dissolved). At this point, you'll see a crumbly mixture forming.

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Make a hole in the center of the flour mixture and add the egg. Use a spoon (to prevent sticking) to continue mixing until smooth and elastic. Note: If the mixture is crumbly, add a drop of water to make the dough softer.

Shape the dough into a round or flat round shape. Wrap it in cling film and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

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Creating the Apple Filling

While waiting for the dough to rest, wash the apples, cut them in half, remove the core, then cut them into square pieces.

Place a pot on the stove and melt the butter. Then add the apples, sugar, lemon juice, dried cranberries, rum, and cinnamon. Mix well. Simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes until the apples release their juices and become tender. Once the apples are cooked, turn off the heat and let cool.

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When the dough has rested long enough, take it out. Sprinkle some flour on a clean surface, place the dough on it, and roll it out thinly to about 3mm – 5mm thick, with a diameter larger than 25cm to leave some extra edge.

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Prepare the mold, grease with a thin layer of butter, and dust with flour (to prevent sticking). Place the dough into the mold and trim off the excess edges, using a fork to prick the base of the tart. Spoon the apple filling into the tart.

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Topping Preparation

For the topping, thinly slice the apples (2mm) – or you can use a mandoline for uniformity. Arrange the apple slices on the tart surface vertically and fan them out.

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Baking the Tart

Bake the tart at 200 degrees Celsius for the first 15 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 180 degrees Celsius for the next 20 minutes. Once the tart turns golden brown but is not fully cooked, cover it with parchment paper and continue baking.

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Take the tart out of the oven and spread the warmed apricot jam (microwave for a few seconds to melt) over the surface of the tart. Then sprinkle with powdered sugar (optional). The harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors in this crisp tart is simply delightful. And there you have it, your apple tart is now complete!

3. Finished Product Requirements

After cooling, the apple tart will develop a firm yet easily foldable crust. The edges and surface of the tart will have a charming brown or golden hue. When sliced, you'll notice the apple filling remains moist. The apple tart boasts a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors, complemented by the fragrant notes of cinnamon, butter, eggs, and rum. The crisp and sweet apple topping adds an irresistible touch. Pairing the tart with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream enhances its deliciousness!

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Above is the recipe for apple tart, doesn't it seem too daunting? With some free time on the weekend, don't hesitate to step into the kitchen and treat your family to this delightful pastry. Blog Mytour wishes you a successful baking experience!

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