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