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Easy Homemade French Apple Tart (Tarte aux Pommes)

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Make this classic French apple tart, Tarte aux Pommes, using a simple, buttery crust. This recipe delivers a gorgeous, flaky dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
  • 5 medium baking apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons apricot jam or apple jelly (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  2. Add the ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix. Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. In a medium bowl, gently toss the apple slices with the granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
  4. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
  5. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to the tart pan, gently pressing it into the bottom and up the sides. Trim any excess dough.
  6. Arrange the apple slices over the bottom of the crust. You can layer them flat or arrange them in an overlapping circular pattern for a more elegant apple tart appearance.
  7. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  8. While the tart is still warm, gently heat the apricot jam or jelly in a small saucepan or microwave until liquid. Brush this glaze evenly over the top of the warm apples for shine.
  9. Let the apple tart cool slightly before removing the outer ring of the tart pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • If you want a quicker dessert, substitute the homemade crust with one sheet of thawed, store-bought puff pastry.
  • For a richer flavor, use half Granny Smith and half Honeycrisp apples.
  • Serve this classic apple dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a perfect pairing.

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