Why This Classic Apple Tart Recipe Stands Out This Classic Apple Tart Recipe is not just easy to follow but also allows for creativity. Feel free to experiment with different…
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Servings
Ingredients
Units
Short-crust pastry
120 g — all purpose
1/8 tsp
salt
60 g
butter
30 g
sugar
1 unit
egg yolk
1.5 tbsp
ice cold water
Filling
1 cup
apple
2 large
Golden Delicious apple
30 g
butter
1 tbsp
sugar
Glaze
60 g
apricot jam
3 tbsp
cold water
Instructions
Make the hort crust pastry:
1
Make the using a food processor. Combine the first 4 ingredients until the butter is smooth. Add the ice-cold water and egg yolk. Stop processing as soon as the dough becomes a ball. Do not overwork. Remove the dough and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Line the tart pan:
2
Using the butter, heavily coat the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round tart pan. Roll tart dough on a lightly floured surface. Line the tart pan with the dough and store it in the cooler for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450° F.
Fill up the tart pan:
3
Spoon the apple compote into the bottom of the tart. , core and slice the apples. Starting at the edge of the pan, arrange the apples in a line, so they are overlapping. Sprinkle the top with 1-tablespoon of sugar.
Bake the apple tart:
4
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes at 450º F. remove from the oven and cool completely.
Glaze the tart:
5
Place the apricot jam and water in a clean saucepan and to combine. Heat to a boil and reduce for a few minutes, whisking from time to time. When it becomes syrupy, brush the top of the tart to glaze it.
Serve!
6
Cut the tart into wedges and serve it warm with vanilla ice cream.
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