Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to apple tarts, a classic dessert that embodies comfort and satisfaction. From traditional to modern interpretations, this article offers a diverse collection of recipes that cater to every taste and skill level. Discover the secrets of creating flaky, buttery crusts and explore a range of delectable fillings, from classic apple pie filling to unique variations infused with spices, nuts, and even chocolate.
Unleash your creativity with our step-by-step instructions and expert tips, ensuring perfect results every time. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our recipes will guide you through the process of crafting mouthwatering apple tarts that will impress your loved ones and leave them craving more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a sweet adventure as we delve into the wonderful world of apple tarts.
APPLE PIE TARTLETS
Good-for-you things come in small packages when you make a batch of the tiny apple pie treats. Sweet and cinnamony, these mouthwatering apple tarts are a delightful addition to a dessert buffet or snack tray. -Mary Kelley, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out crust; cut into twenty 2-1/2-in. circles. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Prick crusts with a fork. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over crusts. , Bake until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Add apples; cook and stir over medium heat until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in sugar, caramel topping, flour, cinnamon, lemon juice and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sauce is thickened and apples are tender, about 2 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes. Spoon into tart shells.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
APPLE TART
For 15 years my husband, daughter and I owned and operated an apple orchard, where we raised 27 variations of apples on 2,200 trees. This easy apple tart recipe is my personal favorite. My family even prefers this wonderful dish with tart apples over traditional apple pie. I hope you enjoy it, too. -Marilyn Begres, Dexter, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat 3/4 cup sugar, stirring constantly until it is liquefied and golden brown. Remove from the heat. , In a small bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon and remaining sugar. Arrange half the apples in a single layer in skillet. Sprinkle with half the sugar mixture. Arrange half the remaining apples in circular pattern over sugar; sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture. Place remaining apples over all, keeping the top as level as possible. Dot with butter. , Roll out dough to 11-in. circle; place over apples, pressing gently to completely cover. Do not flute. Bake at 400° until apples are tender and golden brown, about 50 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CLASSIC APPLE TART
Apple tart is my family's favorite dessert. I love it because it makes the house smell amazing and the tart looks so polished and beautiful (taking a few extra minutes to fan out the apples makes it look like it came from a bakery!). This is a French-style apple tart, not an apple pie, meaning a wedge of the tart is thinner and neater than a slice of all-American apple pie. Try it topped with ice cream for that delicious a la mode taste. Rolling the dough for the tart makes for a finer-textured crust, but on many occasions I have simply pressed the crust into place with great results.
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield Makes one 9- or 91/2-inch tart
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set the cubed butter on a plate and place it in the freezer for 15 minutes. Fill a cup with ice and water and set aside. Place 1 1/2 of the flour, 1 8 teaspoon of the salt, and 1 tablespoon of the sugar in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine. Take the butter out of the freezer and add it to the flour. Pulse the mixture until it looks like wet sand, about 10 seconds. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the ice water and pulse until the dough comes together into a ball.
- Lightly flour your work surface and place the dough on top. Then lightly flour the top of the dough and roll to about a 10- to 11-inch circle, sprinkling more flour under and on top of the dough as necessary. Gently drape the dough over the rolling pin and transfer it to a 9- or 9 1/2-inch fluted tart pan (ideally one with a removable bottom). Fit the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pan as evenly as possible and press off excess dough from the fluted rim. Set the tart pan on a baking sheet and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350degreesF. Peel, core, and quarter the apples and then thinly slice them lengthwise. Place the apples in a large bowl and toss with the lemon juice, the cinnamon, and the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 8 teaspoon salt. Remove the baking sheet with the tart shell from the refrigerator. Arrange the apples in concentric circles so they overlap slightly. Brush the edges of the crust with the melted butter and then bake until the edges are golden and the apples have cooked down, about 1 hour. Cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
FRESH APPLE TARTS
These tarts are easy to make and bake. White sugar may be used in place of brown sugar.
Provided by Punkin
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Fruit Tart Recipes
Time 2h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1 1/4 cups sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour but not more than 1 day.
- While the dough is chilling, prepare the apple filling.
- In a medium bowl, toss diced apples with sugar and cinnamon. Mix in walnuts.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 16 3-inch tart pans. Remove tart dough from the refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before rolling out.
- Knead dough briefly on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 16 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 6-inch circle, and carefully fit one circle into each tart pan.
- Spoon an equal amount of apple mixture into each tart pan. Fold pastry over filling. Place filled tarts on a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Melt apricot jam and brush over finished tarts, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.9 calories, Carbohydrate 55.8 g, Cholesterol 78.9 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 60.4 mg, Sugar 25.9 g
APPLE TARTS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.
- Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 4 squares. Divide the pastry between the prepared sheet pans and refrigerate while you prepare the apples.
- Peel the apples and cut them in half through the stem. Remove the stems and cores with a sharp knife and a melon baller. Slice the apples crosswise in 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place overlapping slices of apples diagonally across the pastry and place one slice of apple on each side of the arranged slices. Sprinkle the apples evenly with the sugar and dot them with the butter.
- Bake for 40 minutes, until the pastry is browned and the edges of the apples start to brown. Don't worry! The apple juices will burn in the pan but the tarts will be fine! When the tarts are done, heat the apricot jelly together with the Calvados until bubbly and brush the apples and pastry completely with the jelly mixture. Loosen the tarts with a metal spatula so they don't stick to the paper. Allow to cool and serve warm or at room temperature.
APPLE TART WITH FRANGIPANE (ALMOND) FILLING
I love this almond filling and use it in a lot of my tarts, before the creme patisserie layer. It is so good.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Tarts
Time 1h25m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To make frangipane: combine almonds and ¼ cup sugar in food processor and grind into a powder.
- Add 2 tblsps butter, vanilla, rum and egg and process thoroughly.
- On a floured surface, roll pate brisee into a very thin circle (about 1/16 of an inch thick).
- Brush top of dough lightly to remove flour, roll up on rolling pin and unroll over 10 inch flan ring set on top of a baking sheet.
- Lift up overhanging dough and press into position so that dough adheres well inside ring without being stretched.
- Press rolling pin across top of ring to cut away excess dough.
- Spread frangipane on dough.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Peel apples, cut in half, core, and cut into ¼ inch thick slices.
- Set aside the larger center pieces of apple.
- Coarsely chop end pieces (about 2 cups) and spread over frangipane.
- Arrange apple slices in concentric circles over chopped apples.
- Sprinkle top with 1 tblsp sugar and dot with butter.
- Bake for 1 hour.
- Remove ring and slide tart carefully onto serving platter while still hot.
- Cool slightly.
- Heat preserves, stirring constantly, over low heat.
- Push through a fine sieve.
- Add Calvados and combine.
- Using a pastry brush, spread glaze over tart, thickly.
- Cut into wedges and serve at room temperature.
- Nice with a dollop of crème fraiche (in my recipes) or whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.6, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 36.4, Sodium 148.7, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 20.2, Protein 3.7
APPLE FILLING
Use this apple filling in our Fruit Crumb Bars.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 3 tablespoons brown sugar in a large skillet over high heat. When butter is melted and bubbling, add half the apples. Sprinkle apples with 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and slightly golden, about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 3 tablespoons sugar in skillet. Add remaining apples and cinnamon. Cook according to step 1. Transfer cooked apples to same large bowl. Stir in lemon juice. Cool completely before using for cookies.
APPLE MINI TARTS
My 4 year-old son and I went to a Mommy and Me cooking class, and this is one of the recipes we made together. Great for kids, and fun to make!
Provided by bricookie55
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 12 mini tarts, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Unfold 1 refrigerated pie crust onto a lightly floured surface. Cut 12, 2 1/2 inch circles from the pie crust, re-rolling the dough if necessary. Press each into a cup of a mini muffin pan.
- For the filling, whisk cream cheese until smooth. Whisk in sugar until fluffy. Add egg; blend well. Stir in flour, cinnamon, and vanilla until combined. Stir apples into cream cheese mixture.
- Spoon apple filling into 12 crusts.
- For topping, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until it forms a coarse crumb. Spoon topping evenly over each tart.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 24.1, Sodium 102.8, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 5.8, Protein 2
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a variety of apples in your tart. A good combination is Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
- If you don't have time to make your own pie crust, you can use a store-bought one. Just be sure to thaw it according to the package directions before using it.
- Be careful not to overfill the tart shells. You want to leave enough room for the filling to bubble up and spread out.
- Bake the tarts until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling and thick. This usually takes about 30-40 minutes.
- Let the tarts cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the crust to firm up.
Conclusion:
Apple tarts are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give apple tarts a try. You won't be disappointed!
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