FRENCH APPLE TART

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Categories     Dessert     Bake     Apple

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Crust
1 1/3 cups (6 2/3 ounces) all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons (2 1/4 ounces) sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
10 Golden Delicious apples (8 ounces each), peeled and cored
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 teaspoon salt
FOR THE CRUST: Adjust 1 oven rack to lowest position and second rack 5 to 6 inches from broiler element. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk flour, sugar, and salt together in bowl. Add melted butter and stir with wooden spoon until dough forms. Using your hands, press two-thirds of dough into bottom of 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Press remaining dough into fluted sides of pan. Press and smooth dough with your hands to even thickness. Place pan on wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet and bake on lowest rack, until crust is deep golden brown and firm to touch, 30 to 35 minutes, rotating pan halfway through baking. Set aside until ready to fill.
FOR THE FILLING: Cut 5 apples lengthwise into quarters and cut each quarter lengthwise into 4 slices. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add apple slices and water and toss to combine. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples begin to turn translucent and are slightly pliable, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer apples to large plate, spread into single layer, and set aside to cool. Do not clean skillet.
While apples cook, microwave apricot preserves until fluid, about 30 seconds. Strain preserves through fine-mesh strainer into small bowl, reserving solids. Set aside 3 tablespoons strained preserves for brushing tart.

Steps:

  • 4. Cut remaining 5 apples into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in now-empty skillet over medium heat. Add remaining apricot preserves, reserved apricot solids, apple wedges, and salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are very soft, about 10 minutes. 5. Mash apples to puree with potato masher. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until puree is reduced to 2 cups, about 5 minutes. 6. Transfer apple puree to baked tart shell and smooth surface. Select 5 thinnest slices of sautéed apple and set aside. Starting at outer edge of tart, arrange remaining slices, tightly overlapping, in concentric circles. Bend reserved slices to fit in center. Bake tart, still on wire rack in sheet, on lowest rack, for 30 minutes. Remove tart from oven and heat broiler. 7. While broiler heats, warm reserved preserves in microwave until fluid, about 20 seconds. Brush evenly over surface of apples, avoiding tart crust. Broil tart, checking every 30 seconds and turning as necessary, until apples are attractively caramelized, 1 to 3 minutes. Let tart cool for at least 1 1/2 hours. Remove outer metal ring of tart pan, slide thin metal spatula between tart and pan bottom, and carefully slide tart onto serving platter. Cut into wedges and serve. TO MAKE AHEAD: The baked crust, apple slices, and apple puree can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Apple slices and apple puree should be refrigerated separately in airtight containers. Assemble tart with refrigerated apple slices and puree and bake as directed, adding 5 minutes to baking time.

2m2m Jack
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves apple tarts.


Patricia Jester
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This tart was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious tart that everyone enjoyed.


Grace Nsiah
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This was my first time making a French apple tart and it was a success! The tart was delicious and everyone loved it.


Ellebyma Ollor
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I've been looking for a good French apple tart recipe for a while now and this one is definitely it! The tart was everything I was hoping for and more.


MUSAFAR TIGER GAMING
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This tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Overall, it was a good recipe and I would make it again.


muneeb 0000
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The tart turned out beautifully and it tasted even better than it looked.


Omkar Kori
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This tart was amazing! The crust was so flaky and the apples were perfectly caramelized.


Chloe Bone
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The tart was a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just because I used Granny Smith apples. Next time I'll try using a sweeter variety.


travel & fun
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This was a great recipe! The tart was delicious and it was a lot easier to make than I thought it would be.


Mohamed said Mohamed
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I'm not a huge fan of apples, but I really enjoyed this tart. The crust was flaky and the apples were perfectly cooked.


TOWSIF TAHIN IQBAL
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This tart was so easy to make and it tasted incredible! I'll definitely be making it again.


Jasmin Chaudhary
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The crust was a little dry, but the apples were delicious.


ebrahim mohamd
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The tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still a good recipe.


Haifaa Radwan
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This was my first time making a French apple tart and it turned out amazing! The instructions were easy to follow and the tart was absolutely delicious.


film tv
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I've made this tart several times now and it's always a hit. The apples are perfectly tender and the crust is flaky and delicious.


Prisca Fanirisoa
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This French apple tart was a delight! The buttery crust and the sweet, caramelized apples were a perfect combination. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully.


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