Classic Tarte aux Pommes (French Apple Tart)
Classic Tarte aux Pommes (French Apple Tart) is a timeless dessert that beautifully combines sweet, tender apples with a flaky, buttery crust. This elegant tart is perfect for any occasion, whether served as a delightful end to a meal or enjoyed with coffee during a cozy afternoon. The balance of flavors and textures makes each bite truly special. With its simple preparation steps, even novice bakers can create this impressive dish, filling their kitchens with the irresistible aroma of baked apples. Customize it with your favorite spices or accompaniments to make it uniquely yours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g flour
- 125 g cold butter, cubed
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 apples, peeled and chopped
- 20 g sugar
- 10 g butter
Instructions
- Prepare the pâte sucrée by mixing flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add cold butter until crumbly, then mix in the egg until combined. Chill for 30 minutes.
- For the compote, melt butter in a pan and add chopped apples and sugar. Cook until soft; cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out the chilled dough and fit into a tart pan. Spread the cooled apple compote over the base.
- Arrange thinly sliced apples decoratively on top, brush with melted butter, and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 27mg