Description
This Easy French Apple Tart, or Tarte Fine aux Pommes, is a simple yet elegant dessert featuring buttery puff pastry topped with thinly sliced apples, all baked to a crisp, golden perfection. A sprinkle of sugar enhances the apples’ natural sweetness, while a touch of vanilla ice cream elevates the dish to perfection. This delightful tart is perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations.
Ingredients
1 square sheet butter puff pastry (25 cm / 10″ square), barely thawed
5 tsp caster sugar / superfine sugar (or substitute regular granulated sugar)
2 large gala apples (or 3 medium), peeled, cut in half, core removed, sliced 0.5 cm / 0.2″ thick
1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Icing sugar / powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Vanilla ice cream (not really optional!)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Place a baking tray in the oven and preheat to 210°C / 375°F (190°C for fan-forced).
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Lay a sheet of baking paper on your counter. Sprinkle with 3 teaspoons of sugar in roughly the shape of the puff pastry sheet.
- Fold the Edges: Place the puff pastry on top of the sugar, then fold in the edges about 1 cm / 0.4″ inward to create a border.
- Arrange the Apples: Arrange the apple slices in 3 rows, slightly overlapping them.
- Brush and Sprinkle: Brush the apples and the pastry edges with melted butter. Sprinkle the remaining 2 teaspoons of sugar evenly over the apples and the edges.
- Bake: Transfer the tart (still on the baking paper) to the hot tray in the oven. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy.
- Serve: Cut the tart into 6 pieces, dust with icing sugar, and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
Notes
- Apple Varieties: You can use different types of apples such as Braeburn or Fuji for a variation in flavor. Tart apples will give a sharper contrast to the sweetness of the pastry.
- Caramelized Option: Add a drizzle of caramel sauce over the apples before serving for a richer, sweeter touch.
- Spiced Version: Sprinkle the apples with a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg before baking to add warmth and depth to the flavor.
- Vegan Option: Use a plant-based puff pastry and substitute the butter with vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
