Best 10 Caramel Custard Apple Tart Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the richness of caramel, the velvety texture of custard, and the refreshing tartness of apples. This Caramel Custard Apple Tart is a symphony of flavors and textures, sure to tantalize your taste buds and create a lasting impression. Embark on a delectable journey as we unveil the secrets behind this extraordinary dessert, combining the art of pastry making, the science of custard preparation, and the magic of caramelized apples. Discover the step-by-step guide to crafting the perfect tart crust, ensuring a sturdy base for your culinary creation. Delve into the intricacies of preparing the luscious custard filling, striking a balance between creaminess and structure. Learn the art of caramelizing apples, transforming them into a delectable topping that adds a touch of sweetness and crunch. As you assemble this masterpiece, you'll witness the transformation of simple ingredients into an exquisite dessert fit for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Caramel Custard Apple Tart recipe will guide you towards creating a dessert that will leave a lasting impression on your palate and your guests.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL APPLE TART



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Quick and easy caramel apple tart on a flaky puff pastry crust!

Provided by Julie Blanner

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 puff pastry sheet (thawed per package instructions)
2 large apples (sliced thin)
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 jar caramel sauce
optional: pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place your puff pastry on a sheet pan {I use parchment for ease of removing the tart later}.
  • Line your apples along the inside of the puff pastry.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar over apples and a few cracks of sea salt with optional pecans.
  • Bake 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and top with caramel sauce. Best served warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 109 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 42 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g

RUSTIC CARAMEL APPLE TART



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Like an apple pie without the pan, this scrumptious tart has a crispy crust that cuts nicely and a yummy caramel topping. -Betty Fulks, Onia, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
6-1/2 teaspoons cold water
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping, warmed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water and vanilla, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 10-in. circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Combine the filling ingredients; spoon over crust to within 2 in. of edges. Fold up edges of crust over filling, leaving center uncovered. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over filling. Whisk egg and water; brush over crust., Bake until crust is golden and filling is bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Using parchment, slide tart onto a wire rack. Drizzle with caramel topping. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CARAMEL CUSTARD APPLE TART



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Apples take centre-stage in this autumnal tart, while the custard adds a rich, creamy texture

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

375g block dessert pastry (we used Saxby's)
140g golden caster sugar
8 eating apples , peeled, cored and cut into wedges
splash apple brandy (optional)
248ml carton double cream
4 egg yolks, beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 6. Roll the pastry on a lightly floured surface until just thicker than a £1 coin. Use to line a 23cm deep tart tin, allowing the spare pastry to hang over the edges. Line the tart with greaseproof paper and baking beans, then bake for 15 min until golden around the edges. Remove the beans and continue to cook for 5 mins until the base in golden brown. Remove the tart from the oven and leave to cool. Reduce the oven temperature to 160C/ fan 14C/gas 3.
  • Meanwhile, tip the sugar into a large frying pan over a high heat. Cook the sugar until it dissolves, bubbles and caramelises. Carefully tip the apple wedges into the caramel and toss until coated. Splash in the brandy, if using, then cook the apples for 2-3 mins until just starting soften and the caramel has dissolved in the apple juices.
  • Turn off the heat and remove the apples to a bowl. Pour the cream into the pan then, holding a sieve over the pan, strain in any juices from the apples. Gradually whisk the caramel sauce into the beaten yolks. Arrange the apples over the base of the tart, pour over the custard, then bake for 40 mins until the custard is just set. Leave the tart to cool, then use a knife to cut away the spare pastry and neaten the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Fat 37 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 36 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.28 milligram of sodium

CHEF JOHN'S CARAMEL APPLE PIE



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To me, this is the purest and most intensely flavored apple pie recipe there is. The interesting thing about this recipe is the way the caramel sauce is poured over the apples and the lattice crust. You know how with a traditional apple pie some of the apple juices will caramelize as it bakes and bubble out of the pie and bake into and onto the flaky crust? That's how this whole pie is.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup water
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch salt
5 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1 pastry for double-crust pie (see footnote for recipe link)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and set aside.
  • Roll out half the pastry to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Place bottom crust in pie plate; pour in apple slices.
  • Roll out top crust into a 10-inch circle. Cut into 8 (1-inch) wide strips with a sharp paring knife or pastry wheel. Weave the pastry strips, one at a time, into a lattice pattern. Fold the ends of the lattice strips under the edge of the bottom crust and crimp to seal.
  • Pour butter-sugar mixture over top of pie, coating the lattice, and allowing any remaining sauce to drizzle through the crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake until the crust is golden brown, the caramel on the top crust is set, and the apple filling is bubbling, 35 to 40 more minutes. Allow to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 142.4 mg, Sugar 34.8 g

CARAMEL APPLE PIE - 2003 1ST PLACE APPLE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h38m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter flavored shortening, chilled
1/3 cup ice water
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 egg, beaten
6 cups apples (Jonathan or Granny Smith)
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 tablespoons heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter
2 toffee bars or 3 ounces chocolate covered peanut or pecan brittle, crushed

Steps:

  • Pie Crust:
  • Chill all ingredients, including the flour and vinegar. Combine the flour, salt and sugar. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles cornmeal. In another bowl, mix water and vinegar with the beaten egg. Add the liquid mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, to the flour mixture, tossing with a fork to form a soft dough.
  • Filling:
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Peel and slice apples. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Combine dry ingredients in large bowl and add apples. Toss to mix. Add vanilla and cream. Melt butter in heavy skillet. Add apple mixture and cook approximately 8 minutes, to soften apples. Turn into pie shell.
  • Streusel Topping:
  • Combine the flour and sugar. Mix in butter with fork until coarse crumbs. stir in the crushed toffee bars. Sprinkle over pie. Add top crust. Seal, flute edge and vent top. Brush with beaten egg white and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake 45 minutes longer.

CARAMEL APPLE TART



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9-ounce) box pie crust mix
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
3 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cored
Lemon juice, as needed
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, plus 1/2 teaspoon
1 pinch of salt
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare the pie crust according to package instructions. Roll the dough out between 2 pieces of waxed paper to 1/4-inch thickness. Invert a heavy bottom 10-inch nonstick skillet over the dough, trace the outside edge of the pan and trim the excess. Put the pie dough on a sheet tray, cover it in plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Slice each apple in 2 and place the halves in a bowl of water with a bit of lemon juice to keep them from browning. In a small bowl, combine the sugar with 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice and the salt.
  • Put the same skillet used to measure out the pie crust, over medium-high heat, and add the butter. Sprinkle 3/4 of the sugar mixture over the melted butter. Arrange the apple halves flat side down in the pan. Sprinkle the remaining sugar over the apples. Cook until the caramel syrup turns a deep golden brown color, about 15 minutes. Carefully arrange the chilled pie crust over the top of the cooked apples and use a spatula to tuck in the edges.
  • Put the skillet in the oven and bake until the crust is cooked and is slightly brown in color, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the skillet from the oven and let it stand for around 5 minutes, then invert the pie onto a serving platter.
  • In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer on medium speed, whip the heavy cream with the confectioners' sugar and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice until soft peaks form. Serve the warm tart on individual plates with a dollop of whipped cream.

CARAMEL CUSTARD



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My husband and I have enjoyed this simple custard recipe many times, especially after a Tex-Mex meal. In fact, I've made it so often I don't even look at the recipe. See if it doesn't become a regular favorite at your house.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
6 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, cook and stir 3/4 cup sugar over low heat until sugar is melted and golden. Pour into eight 6-oz. custard cups, tilting to coat bottom of cup; let stand for 10 minutes. , In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining sugar until blended but not foamy. Pour over caramelized sugar. , Place the cups in two 8-in. square baking pans. Pour very hot water in pans to a depth of 1 in. Bake at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. , To unmold, run a knife around rim of cup and invert onto dessert place. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CARAMEL CUSTARD PIE



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Here's a traditional custard pie that's been in our family for over 100 years. A fun layer of caramel jazzes up the creamy old-fashioned flavor. Great with whipped topping! -Roger Clapper, Delavan, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3 eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Combine brown sugar and flour; press into pastry., In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt; pour over brown sugar mixture., Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack; sprinkle with nutmeg. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

APPLE CUSTARD PIE



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There's no need to pull out your rolling pin to make this sweet apple custard pie. It has an easy press-in crust under a mouthwatering filling.-Love Creek Orchards, Carol Adams, Medina, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
3 cups sliced peeled tart apples, (about 4 medium)
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
CUSTARD:
1 cup evaporated milk
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate. Arrange apples over the crust. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. , For custard, whisk milk, egg and sugar in another small bowl until smooth; pour over apples. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APPLE CUSTARD PIE



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Don't be intimidated by the kataifi (shredded phyllo); it's easy to find and comes in a big bunch that you simply need to pull apart before baking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield Makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 ounces frozen kataifi (shredded phyllo), thawed (1 cup packed)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
5 baking apples, such as Pink Lady, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup sugar
Salt
1/2 cup semolina flour

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Arrange a 1/2-inch-thick layer of kataifi into the bottom and up and over the sides of a 9-inch pie plate (it will shrink during baking); brush all over with melted butter. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the caramelized apples: Melt butter in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple wedges and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and caramelized, about 40 minutes. Transfer apples to a medium bowl.
  • Make the caramel: Add sugar to skillet. Cook over high heat until sugar dissolves and turns medium amber. Remove skillet from heat. Slowly and carefully stir in cream (it will bubble and steam as you add it).
  • Cover bottom of crust with 3/4 cup caramelized apples. Drizzle apples with 2 tablespoons caramel.
  • Make the custard: Whisk to gether egg and yolk in a medium bowl. Bring milk, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add semolina flour, whisking constantly, until mixture starts to bubble, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat, and slowly whisk one third of the semolina mixture into egg mixture. Return entire mixture to saucepan. Cook, whisking constantly, until thick, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour custard over caramelized apples into crust. Let stand until set, about 1 hour. Top with remaining caramelized apples just before serving. Drizzle top of pie with some caramel (reheat if needed). Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, firm apples: This will ensure that they hold their shape and don't become mushy when baked.
  • Peel and core the apples evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Slice the apples thinly: This will help them caramelize and soften quickly.
  • Use a combination of sugar and brown sugar: This will give the caramel a rich, complex flavor.
  • Don't overcook the caramel: It should be a deep amber color, but not burnt.
  • Let the tart cool completely before serving: This will allow the caramel to set and the flavors to develop.

Conclusion:

This caramel custard apple tart is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet apples, creamy custard, and rich caramel is sure to please everyone. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this tart at home. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try!

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