The rustic apple tart, with its delicate buttery crust and tender apple slices, is a time-honored dessert that beautifully combines simplicity and elegance. This version features a flaky, golden dough made from scratch and a luscious apple filling that balances tartness and sweetness to perfection. Whether you’re baking for a family gathering, a holiday dessert, or just indulging in a cozy afternoon treat, this tart offers warmth, comfort, and a deeply satisfying bite in every slice.
Cooking Time
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Yield: 8–10 servings
Cuisine: European / Traditional Baking
Ingredients
For the Tart Dough:
400g all-purpose flour
180g cold butter, cubed
4 tablespoons sugar (80g)
8g vanilla sugar
Pinch of salt
70 ml ice water
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For the Apple Filling Base:
3 tablespoons butter (60g)
3 tablespoons sugar (60g)
1 heaping tablespoon flour (15g)
150 ml water
For the Apples:
8 medium apples (approx. 800g), peeled and thinly sliced
For the Topping:
1 egg yolk + 1 teaspoon milk (for brushing)
Sugar (for sprinkling)
Step-by-Step Cooking Directions
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