Alsatian Apple Tart Recipe
Alsatian Apple Tart is a light and delicate dessert from the northern region of France. It combines thinly sliced apples with creamy custard and a buttery crust. It is so simple yet so delicious --- excellent for any occasion!
Servings: 8
Calories: 377kcal
Equipment
- 9-inch tart pan
Ingredients
For shortcrust pastry:
- 250 grams flour (about 1 & 1/2 cups)
- 125 grams butter (about 1 stick + 1 tablespoon), cubed and chilled
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons ice cold water
For apple tart filling:
- 500 grams apples (about 1 pound), peeled, cored and sliced thinly
- 50 grams flour (1/3 cup, heaping)
- 2 medium eggs
- 115 grams sugar (1/3 cup + 1 heaping tablespoon)
- 100 grams creme fraiche (1/3 cup)
- 2 ml vanilla extract (1/2 teaspoon)
- 2 grams cinnamon powder (1/2 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Start with the shortcrust pastry: combine the flour, salt, oil, and butter in a food processor.
- Process (or pulse) until you start getting lumps.
- Add the ice-cold water, then continue mixing until you get a sand-like texture.
- Form the pastry dough into a disc and wrap it with a plastic --- chill in the refrigerator for at least thirty minutes.
- Unwrap the dough and use it to line a 9-inch tart pan.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (375°F).
- Peel, core, chop the apples, and arrange the slices on the pastry.
- Combine the following in a bowl: flour, eggs, 1/3 cup of sugar, and crème fraiche.
- If you have a hand mixer, use it to combine all the ingredients until you get a smooth texture.
- Pour the custard mixture over the apple slices.
- Mix the remaining sugar with the cinnamon powder and sprinkle on top.
- Place your Alsatian apple tart in the middle of the oven for forty to forty-five minutes or until it turns golden.
- Remove from the oven and set aside for at least fifteen minutes to cool.
- Transfer to a serving plate, and sprinkle with more sugared cinnamon, if preferred --- then serve!
Notes
- Cook's Tip: While I've provided cup measurements above, I strongly suggest using a weighing scale for more precise measurements.
- Refer to the post for more tips and suggestions.
Nutrition
Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 561IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg