CRISPY BRAEBURN APPLE AND ALMOND SHEET TART
This French-style tart deserves a sophisticated apple. Our top pick is the Braeburn, which is crisp and sweet-tart with a fruity, almost perfumed flavor. It's a perfect match for the delicate almond filling. The Gala apple makes a nice alternative.
Provided by Dorie Greenspan
Categories Dessert Bake High Fiber Apple Almond Fall Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield 8-10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For almond cream:
- Whisk almond flour and sugar in medium bowl. Whisk egg, vanilla, and salt in another medium bowl. Whisk half of almond mixture into egg mixture. Whisk in whipping cream, then remaining almond mixture. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of almond cream, then cover with foil and chill at least 4 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
- For crust:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Place stack of phyllo sheets on work surface and cover with plastic wrap, then damp kitchen towel to prevent drying. Transfer 1 phyllo sheet to prepared baking sheet (keep remaining phyllo covered). Brush phyllo sheet lightly with some of melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with scant 1 teaspoon sugar. Top with second phyllo sheet; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with scant 1 teaspoon sugar. Repeat with remaining 6 phyllo sheets, melted butter, and sugar.
- Spoon almond cream in dollops atop phyllo, then carefully spread evenly over, leaving 1/2-inch plain border on all sides. Using palm of hand, fan out 7 apple slices, side by side and slightly overlapping, on work surface. Using spatula, transfer fanned-out apple slices to corner of 1 short side of phyllo. Repeat fanning out 7 apple slices at a time, arranging in 2 to 3 lengthwise rows atop almond cream, spacing close together.
- Bake tart until apples are tender, almond cream is set, and crust is golden and crisp, about 40 minutes. Transfer baking sheet with tart to rack. Carefully run metal spatula under tart to loosen from sheet.
- Combine preserves and 3 tablespoons water in heavy small saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring to loosen. Brush preserves over apples and tart crust. Using 2 large metal spatulas, transfer tart to platter and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Sometimes labeled "ground almonds"; available at specialty foods stores and natural foods stores.
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Yvonne Roberts
[email protected]I made this tart for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Thokozani Ndlovu
[email protected]This tart is perfect for fall. The apples and almonds are a great combination of flavors.
Kimberly Wilson
[email protected]The tart was a bit dry. I think I should have added more butter to the crust.
Shaon Shek
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of apples, but I really enjoyed this tart. The almond filling is what really makes it.
Sohag rana Sohag
[email protected]This tart is a great way to use up leftover apples. It's also a very affordable dessert to make.
pass Word
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the tart turned out perfectly. It was so good that I ate two pieces in one sitting!
Muhammad Syafiq Roslanney
[email protected]The tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.
Trinity Sarah
[email protected]This tart is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of apples and almonds. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Elrico September
[email protected]I made this tart for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The tart is beautiful and delicious.
Mohsin Abbas
[email protected]This apple and almond tart was a hit! The apples were perfectly crispy and the almond filling was rich and flavorful. The crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.