If you are looking for a delectable treat that combines the tanginess of apples with the nutty flavor of pecans, then the "apple pecan tart" is the perfect dessert for you. This classic confection features a buttery crust filled with a sweet and tangy apple filling, topped with a generous amount of crunchy pecans. Whether you are hosting a special occasion or simply looking for a delightful dessert to enjoy with your family and friends, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect apple pecan tart.
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APPLE PECAN CRANBERRY TART
Meet the Cook: People practically inhale this dessert. I modified another recipe years ago to come up with a different way of using cranberries - a favorite fruit of mine. My husband and I have three grown children and two grandsons. -Jo Ann Fisher, Huntington Beach, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring 3/4 cup apple juice and sugar to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add apples and cranberries; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until apples are tender and berries pop,. Whisk flour and remaining juice until smooth; stir into cranberry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool to room temperature. , Fit pastry into an 10-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom, or press into the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a 10-in. springform pan. Line pastry with double thickness of heavy-duty foil. , Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 7-10 minutes or until pastry is nearly done. Cool. Add apple mixture. Combine first four topping ingredients; sprinkle over filling. Arrange pecan halves on top. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
APPLE-PECAN TART
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 8-10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place flour, sugar and salt in food processor. Pulse to blend. Dice 8 tablespoons butter, place in food processor and give it about 20 quick pulses, until butter is in tiny lumps. Beat egg yolk with 4 tablespoons ice water. Open cover of machine and sprinkle in egg mixture. Pulse briefly. Ingredients should start to clump together to form a dough; do not allow a ball of dough to form. If dough is too dry to hold together, add another teaspoon or two of water and pulse again.
- Transfer dough mixture to lightly floured work surface and gather together to form into a flat, smooth disk. Roll to a circle about 13 inches in diameter and fit into a 10-inch fluted tart pan. Line with foil, weight with pastry weights and bake 10 minutes, until dry-looking. Remove foil and weights, prick bottom of pastry in a few places and bake until golden, about 20 minutes more. Remove from oven.
- While pastry is baking melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet. Add apples and sauté over medium-high heat until lightly browned. Stir in brown sugar, then add pecans. Sauté another minute. Remove from heat and spread in baked pastry. Beat eggs, stir in syrup and vanilla and pour over apples and pecans.
- Bake 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake until set and browned on top, about 25 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 417, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 145 milligrams, Sugar 26 grams, TransFat 0 grams
APPLE PECAN TART
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Make the Tart Crust: In bowl of food processor fitted with knife blade attachment, pulse flour, sugar and salt until combined. Add butter; process 10 to 15 seconds or until mixture resembles a coarse meal (all chunks of butter should be smaller than pea-sized). Add egg yolk; pulse until just combined. With processor running, pour ice water through feed tube in slow, steady stream and process until dough just holds together (no longer than 15 seconds). Transfer dough to work surface. Shape into disk; wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to overnight. Dough can also be frozen up to 1 month (thaw in refrigerator overnight before using). Make the Bourbon Caramel Sauce: In medium saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium heat. Cook, watching very closely, 15 minutes or until mixture turns deep amber color (swirl pan occasionally, but do not stir). Remove pan from heat and slowly stir in cream. Stir in bourbon and salt. Transfer to heat-safe container and refrigerate up to 1 week (mixture will thicken as it cools). Bring to room temperature before serving. Make the Apple & Pecan Tart: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In clean food processor fitted with knife blade attachment, process egg, pecans, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, maple syrup, vanilla and salt until smooth. Lightly flour work surface and rolling pin; roll dough into 13-inch round. Transfer to 9½-inch round tart pan; pat down and cut off excess dough. Spread Maple-Pecan Butter evenly over bottom of crust; arrange apples over Maple-Pecan Butter. Sprinkle apples with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons butter. Transfer to oven and bake 1 hour or until apples are golden brown and tender. Transfer to wire rack; cool 20 minutes before serving. To serve, garnish tart with additional pecans, if desired. Slice and serve tart with Bourbon Caramel Sauce.
Tips:
- Use a tart pan with removable bottom for easy slicing and serving. - To prevent the crust from becoming soggy, pre-bake it for 10-12 minutes before filling. - Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices. - Slice the apples thinly so that they cook evenly. - Toss the apples with lemon juice to prevent them from browning. - Use chopped pecans or walnuts for a crunchy topping. - Brush the crust with an egg wash before baking to give it a golden brown color. - Serve the tart warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.Conclusion:
The apple pecan tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust, sweet and tangy apples, and crunchy pecan topping, this tart is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So, next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this apple pecan tart a try. You won't be disappointed!
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