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Rustic Apple Tart

A flaky fall dessert that encapsulates the essence of home baking.
Prep Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French, American

Ingredients
  

Pie Dough

  • 10 oz Butter - Cold and cut in cubes
  • 1 lb 4 oz All Purpose Flour
  • 2 Tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Cold Water

Filling

  • 7 Apples (Mixed Variety is nice) - peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1.5 Cup Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Allspice
  • Dash Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Fresh Grated Ginger
  • 3 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 3 - 4 Tbsp tapioca or corn starch

Crumb Topping

  • 3.2 oz Flour
  • 1.4 oz Sugar
  • 2 oz Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 3.2 oz Butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F
  • Make and mix filling. Set aside.

For Dough:

  • Place flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor; pulse in cubed cold butter until a sandy texture.
  • Slowly add cold water until it forms into a ball of dough. (Don't overwork it.)
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

To Assemble Tarts

  • To make small individual tarts, separate chilled dough into 4 oz pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a 6-inch circle. Lay onto a baking sheet separated by plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Working quickly, take each circle and begin gathering two folds to create a recessed space for filling. Holding the dough in one hand, spoon in the prepared apple mixture, then continue folding/crimping around until completely enclosed. (see photo)
    This should not take more than 5-6 folds.
  • Do this with each circle, placing them 4 inches apart on a baking sheet. Refrigerate for 45 min.
  • Add a big tablespoon of crumb topping to the center. Then bake at 350F for 45-55 minutes.
Keyword Wood Fired Desserts, Apple Tart