Best 2 Apple Brown Butter Tart Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Apple Brown Butter Tart, a symphony of flavors that will captivate your taste buds. This delectable treat combines the sweet crunch of apples, the nutty richness of browned butter, and the flaky, buttery crust that melts in your mouth. Each bite is an explosion of textures and flavors, leaving you craving more.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you step-by-step through the process of creating this irresistible tart, ensuring success even for novice bakers. From preparing the buttery, flaky crust to slicing and arranging the apples, and finally, crafting the luscious brown butter filling, we'll provide detailed instructions and helpful tips.

Along the way, we'll also introduce you to a collection of variations and additional recipes that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the secrets of making a gluten-free version of the tart, explore delightful flavor combinations with different apple varieties, and learn how to incorporate spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for an extra layer of warmth.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, this guide has something for everyone. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a baking adventure that will leave your loved ones asking for seconds. Let's dive into the world of Apple Brown Butter Tart!

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BROWN BUTTER APPLE TART RECIPE BY TASTY



Brown Butter Apple Tart Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: flour, sugar, kosher salt, cold butter, water, eggs, sugar, McCormick® vanilla extract, kosher salt, butter, flour, lemon zest, green apples

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ¼ cups flour
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
¼ cup water, ice
4 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon McCormick® vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
16 tablespoons butter
½ cup flour
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 green apples, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Crust: Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor. Pulse a few times to mix. Add in butter and pulse a few times to break the butter down into pebble-size pieces. With the food processor running, drizzle in ice water. The dough should stick together when pressed between your fingers. (If dough doesn't stick together, add more water 1 tablespoon at a time.)
  • Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap. Dump dough onto the plastic wrap and shape into a disc. Cover tightly with the plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
  • Generously spray a 9 or 10 inch (23 or 25 cm) tart pan with nonstick spray. On a floured surface, roll out the pie crust into a circle that is 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) bigger than your tart. Lift crust into the tart pan and press against the sides of the pan. Trim the edges of the dough so that it is level with the top of the pan.
  • Filling: Whisk eggs, sugar, McCormick Vanilla Extract, and salt in a medium bowl, then set aside.
  • Place butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Let butter completely melt and foam, stirring occasionally. Keep stirring as the foaming subsides and the butter begins to brown. Once butter browns, quickly transfer to a bowl and let cool for 10 minutes. Whisk browned butter into the egg mixture. Whisk in flour and lemon zest.
  • Arrange sliced apples in a spiral pattern on the pie crust. Pour custard over apples, until custard reaches ½ inch (1 ¼ cm) below the top of crust (if using a 9-inch (23 cm) pan, you will have a little custard left over).
  • Place in oven and bake for 50 minutes (cover with foil if the top starts browning too much, or until custard is set).
  • Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 29 grams

BROWN BUTTER APPLE TART



Brown Butter Apple Tart image

An easy cookie crust and a fragrant, custardy filling laced with rings of apple set this fall dessert apart from the competition.

Provided by Cynthia Wong

Categories     Dairy     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Apple     Fall     Butter     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Tart

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Crust:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 cup (2 sticks) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg, beaten to blend
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
Filling and assembly:
4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 firm, tart apples (such as Pink Lady or Braeburn), peeled, cored, cut crosswise into 1/4"-thick rings
Whipped cream
Special Equipment
An 11"-diameter or 11x8x1" tart pan with removable bottom

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Coat tart pan with nonstick spray. Using an electric mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle, mix butter, sugar, and salt until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add egg, cream, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Add flour all at once and beat until dough almost comes together. Turn dough out onto a work surface. Knead until dough just comes together, 4-5 times. Divide dough in half; form each half into a smooth ball. Flatten into disks and wrap each disk tightly in plastic. Chill 1 disk overnight; freeze second disk for another use.
  • Roll out chilled dough disk between two sheets of plastic wrap, lifting and adjusting plastic as needed, until 1/8" thick and 2" wider than tart pan. Transfer dough in plastic wrap to a baking sheet and refrigerate until firm enough to handle, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove top piece of plastic from dough. Invert dough into tart pan; press onto bottom and up sides. If dough is soft, chill until firm enough for remaining sheet of plastic to be removed. Trim edges of dough (patch up any holes or tears with extra dough). Chill until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line dough with parchment paper or heavy-duty foil, leaving a 1"-2" overhang. Fill paper with dried beans or pie weights. Bake tart shell just until dough has dried and does not look wet in any spots, about 20 minutes. (If center still looks wet, bake crust without weights until dried and opaque, a few minutes longer.)
  • For filling and assembly:
  • Whisk eggs and sugar in a medium bowl just to blend. Place butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Cook, stirring often, until butter foams, then browns (do not burn), about 5 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes; remove bean. Slowly whisk brown butter into egg mixture; whisk in flour and salt.
  • Line tart shell with apples.4 Pour filling over (if using rectangular pan, you may have 1/2 cup excess filling). Bake until apples are deep golden brown and filling is puffed, cracked, and set in center, 70-80 minutes.
  • Let tart cool in pan on a wire rack, about 2 hours. Remove pan sides. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. This recipe calls for Granny Smith apples, but you can also use other tart apples like Braeburn, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady. If you want a sweeter tart, you can use a combination of tart and sweet apples, such as Golden Delicious or Fuji.
  • Don't overcook the apples. The apples should be tender but still hold their shape. If you overcook them, they will become mushy and the tart will be less flavorful.
  • Be careful not to burn the butter when browning it. Keep a close eye on the butter and remove it from the heat as soon as it starts to brown.
  • Use a tart pan with a removable bottom. This will make it easier to remove the tart from the pan without breaking it.
  • Chill the tart before serving. This will help the filling to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

This apple brown butter tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of tart apples, buttery crust, and sweet glaze is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try!

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