Best 6 Baked Cinnamon Apple Tart With Shortbread Crust Recipes

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When it comes to comforting and delectable desserts, nothing beats a classic baked cinnamon apple tart with a buttery shortbread crust. This timeless treat combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apples, the warmth of cinnamon, and the crumbly goodness of a shortbread base. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this comprehensive guide will help you create the perfect baked cinnamon apple tart that's sure to impress your friends and family. Let's dive into the delightful world of pastry-making and embark on a culinary journey to create this irresistible treat.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC APPLE TART



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Apple tart is my family's favorite dessert. I love it because it makes the house smell amazing and the tart looks so polished and beautiful (taking a few extra minutes to fan out the apples makes it look like it came from a bakery!). This is a French-style apple tart, not an apple pie, meaning a wedge of the tart is thinner and neater than a slice of all-American apple pie. Try it topped with ice cream for that delicious a la mode taste. Rolling the dough for the tart makes for a finer-textured crust, but on many occasions I have simply pressed the crust into place with great results.

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield Makes one 9- or 91/2-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 stick unsalted butter, cut into1-inch cubes, plus 1 tablespoon, melted
11/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
3 Granny Smith apples
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Set the cubed butter on a plate and place it in the freezer for 15 minutes. Fill a cup with ice and water and set aside. Place 1 1/2 of the flour, 1 8 teaspoon of the salt, and 1 tablespoon of the sugar in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine. Take the butter out of the freezer and add it to the flour. Pulse the mixture until it looks like wet sand, about 10 seconds. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the ice water and pulse until the dough comes together into a ball.
  • Lightly flour your work surface and place the dough on top. Then lightly flour the top of the dough and roll to about a 10- to 11-inch circle, sprinkling more flour under and on top of the dough as necessary. Gently drape the dough over the rolling pin and transfer it to a 9- or 9 1/2-inch fluted tart pan (ideally one with a removable bottom). Fit the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pan as evenly as possible and press off excess dough from the fluted rim. Set the tart pan on a baking sheet and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350degreesF. Peel, core, and quarter the apples and then thinly slice them lengthwise. Place the apples in a large bowl and toss with the lemon juice, the cinnamon, and the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 8 teaspoon salt. Remove the baking sheet with the tart shell from the refrigerator. Arrange the apples in concentric circles so they overlap slightly. Brush the edges of the crust with the melted butter and then bake until the edges are golden and the apples have cooked down, about 1 hour. Cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

APPLE SHORTBREAD PIE



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Apple pie that is a bit different from the traditional pie. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (August 1986)

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 1 8inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 1/4 lbs golden delicious apples, peeled,cored and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400-degrees F.
  • In a food processor blend flour, sugar and salt. Add butter through food tube using on/off turns until coarse meal forms. Drizzle egg yolks over dough and mix until dough forms using on/off turns. DO NOT FORM INTO A BALL.
  • Pat 3/4 of the dough into a 8-inch round tart pan (with removable bottom) or an 8-inch round cake pan. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl mix apple slices with sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Turn apple mixture into crust.
  • Crumble remaining crust mixture over apples.
  • Place pie on baking sheet in oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350-degrees F and bake another 20 minutes or until top is light brown and filling is bubbly.
  • Cool at least 30 minutes before serving.

APPLE CREAM CHEESE TART



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"I love this recipe because it's a tasty twist on an all-time favorite dessert...apple pie," notes Theresa Sabbagh of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup thinly sliced peeled tart apple (1/8-inch slices)
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
Whipped cream and ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar; beat in vanilla. Stir in flour. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a 6-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray; set aside. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, egg and vanilla. Pour over crust. In a bowl, combine the apple, sugar and cinnamon; arrange over filling. Sprinkle with almonds. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until apples are tender. Cool on a wire rack. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with whipped cream and nutmeg if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APPLE SHORTBREAD PIE



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A favorite among my family and friends. The apples go great with the shortbread crust. Very easy and delicious! Serve with whipped cream.

Provided by Babycakes

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Irish

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup chilled butter, diced
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 ¼ pounds Golden Delicious apple - peeled, cored and cut into 1/4 inch slices
¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.)
  • Sift four, 1/2 cup sugar and salt into a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Fold in egg yolks (mixture will be crumbly). Remove 1/4 of mixture, and set aside. Press remainder onto bottom and sides an 8 inch tart shell or pie pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine apples, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Place apples into crust, and sprinkle reserved crumb mixture evenly over top.
  • Place pie on a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking 20 minutes, or until top is golden brown and filling is bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 201.3 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

APPLE SHORTBREAD TART



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This delicious Apple Tart is an easy way to use up your apples. Wonderful served warm with ice cream.

Provided by Kimke

Categories     Tarts

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups unbleached white flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature,cut into eight pieces
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon heavy cream
7 medium tart apples, peeled,cored,and sliced thinly
1/2 cup sugar (or to taste)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons unbleached white flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place the dry ingredients for the crust in a large bowl and blend them.
  • Add the butter, egg yolk, and cream.
  • Using your hands, work the mixture quickly until it is crumbly.
  • Press it into the bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan.
  • For the filling, arrange the apples in a pattern over the dough.
  • Mix the rest of the filling ingredients together until crumbly.
  • Sprinkle this over the apples.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes.

APPLE CRUMB TART WITH CINNAMON CREAM



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I love homemade apple pie but don't always have time to make it. For a fabulous shortcut, use a cookie mix and precooked apples. -Kim Van Dunk, Caldwell, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (17-1/2 ounces) sugar cookie mix
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
4 large apples, peeled and finely chopped (about 6 cups)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup raisins
CINNAMON CREAM:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Mix first four ingredients and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Remove 1 cup mixture to a small bowl; stir in 1/4 cup flour until blended. Reserve for topping., Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-in. tart pan. Bake until light brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Increase oven setting to 400°., In a large saucepan, combine apples and brown sugar; cook over medium heat until apples are tender, 7-9 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, raisins and remaining flour. Transfer to crust; sprinkle with topping. Bake until golden brown and filling is bubbly, 20-22 minutes. Place on a wire rack; cool at least 20 minutes., For cinnamon cream, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add syrup and cinnamon; beat until soft peaks form. Serve with tart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

- To make sure the shortbread crust is flaky, use cold butter and work it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. - If you don't have a food processor, you can make the shortbread crust by hand. Just use a pastry blender or two forks to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. - When making the apple filling, be sure to use firm apples that will hold their shape when baked. - If you want a sweeter filling, you can add more sugar to taste. - To make sure the tart is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of the filling. If it comes out clean, the tart is done. - Let the tart cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

This baked cinnamon apple tart with shortbread crust is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The flaky shortbread crust and sweet apple filling are a classic combination that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this tart a try!

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