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Nut Free
Baked Apple Tart with Cinnamon
Apple tart is made from the sweetness of fresh apples! Throw in autumn’s favorite spice- cinnamon, and some simple pantry ingredients. I found that an Apple Tart is much easier to make than it looks.
Homey, sweet, and the perfect treat: that’s how I’d describe this apple tart. Do you go apple picking in the fall? We have several farms nearby and just like the pumpkin patch, picking apples makes a great fall activity with the kids. Especially since this apple tart comes afterwards!
Curl up with a cup of tea or coffee and this apple tart. It brings warm comfort when the chilly weather comes. This easy dessert recipe is delicious with a scoop of ice cream!
Table of Contents
Key Ingredients
For the pastry crust, you will need:
Flour: Unbleached all-purpose flour, and sifted.
Sugar: Light brown sugar, it makes a difference.
Salt: Just 1/2 a tsp.
Butter: Only unsalted.
Egg: Just the yolk.
Spices: My autumn favorite- Cinnamon.
and water.
For the apple filling, you will need:
Apples
Cinnamon
Butter
Brown sugar
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
How to make a Baked Apple Tart with Cinnamon
Step 1: Prepare the dry ingredients
Sift flour grind into a bowl. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add softened butter and mix with a fork until everything is evenly mixed. It will look like crumbs.
Step 2: Make the dough
Add the egg yolk and water. The dough should be elastic. Form a ball, wrap in cling foil and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 3: Preheat
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Step 4: Slice apples
Wash your apples, remove the core and slice into thin slices.
Step 5: Cook the apples
Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add sugar and wait until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add sliced apples, cinnamon and stir the apples a little with a wooden spatula. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. They should release a little juice, but remain firm inside.
Step 6: Roll out the dough
Take the dough out of the fridge and roll it out between two sheets of waxed parchment. Roll out until it becomes the size of a baking dish plus the sides. I used a 10 inch dish.
Step 7: Press the tart crust
Place the rolled dough in a baking dish. Gently press dough down into the dish so that it lines the bottom and sides of the dish. Trim the edge with a knife or kitchen scissors.
Step 8: Add the apples
Place caramelized apples into the crust. Optionally you can arrange fresh apple slices over the filling, sprinkling them with brown sugar and some cinnamon.
Step 9: Bake
Bake for 45 min. Let cool completely before serving.
Expert Tips:
- Line the dough evenly at the bottom and up the sides of the tart pan. It will prevent any leakage of the filling.
- Preheat the oven fully before placing the tart in. A hot oven helps in achieving a crisp crust.
- Allow the tart to cool completely before slicing. This allows the filling to set and makes slicing easier.
Recipe FAQs:
Store apple tart on the counter, covered for 2-3 days the most. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week, but the taste will not hold up like a fresh apple tart.
For apple variety, Jonagold or honeycrisp apples are the best choice. They both hold well in the oven and have the sweetness you want in an apple tart.
Yes, you can! That’s the beauty of this recipe. Fresh peaches or pears also work well but for the ultimate fall flavors.
Enjoy some more sweet recipes from the blog:
I love to make this Easy Baklava with a Simple Filling and Walnuts for any occasion, whether it’s a holiday or just a weeknight dessert!
Soft and Sweet Cheese Cookies with Farmers Cheese are a treat made with simple ingredients.
Other recipes to bake with apples!
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Baked Apple Tart with Cinnamon
Ingredients
Crust
- 2½ cups flour
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅔ cup butter, unsalted
- 1 large yolk
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 2-3 Tbsp water
Apple Filling
- 6 apples
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp butter, unsalted
- 2 Tbsp light brown sugar
Instructions
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Sift flour grind into a bowl. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add softened butter and mix with a fork until everything is evenly mixed. It will look like crumbs.1 Tbsp brown sugar, ½ tsp salt, ⅔ cup butter,, 1 pinch cinnamon, 2½ cups flour
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Add the egg yolk and water. The dough should be elastic. Form a ball, wrap in cling foil and refrigerate for 30 minutes.1 large yolk, 2-3 Tbsp water
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
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Wash your apples, remove the core and slice.
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Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add sugar and wait until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add sliced apples, cinnamon and stir the apples a little with a wooden spatula. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. They should release a little juice, but remain firm inside.6 apples, 2 Tbsp butter,, 2 Tbsp light brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon
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Take the dough out of the fridge and roll it out between two sheets of waxed parchment. Roll out until it becomes the size of a baking dish plus the sides. I used a 10 inch dish.
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Place the rolled dough in a baking dish. Gently press dough down into the dish so that it lines the bottom and sides of the dish. Trim the edge with a knife or kitchen scissors.
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Place caramelized apples into the crust. Optionally you can arrange fresh apple slices over the filling, sprinkling them with brown sugar and some cinnamon.1 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 pinch cinnamon
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Bake for 45 min. Let cool completely before serving.
