Apple tart

Apple tart is a type of tart or pie, typically made with apples, sugar, butter, pastry and cinnamon. It is a popular dessert in many countries and is often served with ice cream, custard or cream.

The earliest known recipe for apple tart dates back to 1381, in England. The recipe, which was discovered in a cookbook titled Forme of Cury, calls for apples to be stewed with sugar and spices, then encased in pastry.

Over the centuries, the apple tart recipe has evolved and been adapted by cooks all over the world. Today, there are endless variations of the dish, from classic French apple tarts to Italian crostata di mele.

Advice

Making apple tart can be a great way to enjoy a tasty dessert. To make the best apple tart, start by preheating your oven and preparing your tart shell. Then, peel and core your apples and cut into thin slices. Put the apples into an oven-safe dish and sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Place the tart shell over the apples and crimp the edges. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the tart shell is golden brown. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for the perfect apple tart experience.

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Recipes

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Rose Apple Tart

  • FILLING
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • butter
  • cortland
  • TART
  • egg yolk
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • confectioners sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • water
  • salt
  • GLAZE
  • apricot jam
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Bourbon Bacon Apple Tarts

  • candied bacon
  • powdered sugar
  • lemon
  • puff pastry
  • brown sugar
  • heavy cream
  • cinnamon
  • bourbon
  • salt
  • maple syrup
  • bacon
  • butter
  • sugar
  • granny smith apple
  • bacon
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Amy's Freaky Good Apple Tart

  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • egg yolk
  • lemon
  • tart crust
  • granny smith apple
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • sugar
  • ice water
  • butter
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Naked Apple Tart

  • SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
  • tart
  • TART AND ASSEMBLY
  • all purpose flour
  • crème fraîche
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • sugar
  • sweet tart apple
  • butter
  • DOUGH
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • butter
  • salt
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Caramel Apple Tart

  • lemon juice
  • heavy cream
  • butter
  • salt
  • pie crust
  • pumpkin pie spice
  • powdered sugar
  • delicious apple
  • granny smith apple
  • sugar
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Glazed and Flaky Apple Tart

  • shortcut puff pastry
  • vanilla ice cream
  • all purpose flour
  • egg
  • lemon
  • maple syrup
  • almond
  • brandy
  • salt
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • sweet tart apple
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Rustic Apple Tart

  • vanilla
  • apple pie filling
  • dark brown sugar
  • fashioned oatmeal
  • salt
  • brandy
  • cornstarch
  • pie crust
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • cinnamon
  • butter
  • butter
  • oatmeal crumble
  • apple pie filling
  • tart
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Époisses, Ham and Apple Tart

  • Filling
  • salt
  • pink lady apple
  • heavy cream
  • parisian
  • white pepper
  • nutmeg
  • egg
  • époisses wheel
  • Pastry
  • egg yolk
  • butter
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • water
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Apple Tart

  • lemon juice
  • vanilla extract
  • egg yolk
  • all purpose flour
  • cinnamon
  • sugar
  • butter
  • nutmeg
  • salt
  • water
  • apple
  • apricot preserve
  • salt
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French Apple Tart

  • apricot jam
  • sugar
  • salt
  • whipped cream
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • delicious apple
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Mini Apple Tartlets

  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • powdered sugar
  • egg
  • puff pastry
  • light brown sugar
  • sugar
  • cinnamon
  • vanilla extract
  • granny smith apple
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Rustic Apple Tarts with Brown Sugar Topping

  • FILLING
  • dark rum
  • lemon juice
  • sugar
  • butter
  • granny smith apple
  • PASTRY
  • salt
  • butter
  • baking powder
  • all purpose flour
  • solid vegetable shortening
  • ice water
  • TOPPING
  • all purpose flour
  • pecan
  • light brown sugar
  • butter
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Maman’s Apple Tart

  • baking powder
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • apricot preserve
  • milk
  • cortland apple
  • sugar
  • vegetable shortening
  • butter

Ingredient Breakdown

 
butter
sugar
salt
all purpose flour
cinnamon
apple
lemon juice
egg
egg yolk
vanilla extract
granny smith apple
lemon
water
puff pastry
ice water
heavy cream
apricot jam
powdered sugar
brown sugar
apricot preserve
almond
confectioners sugar
milk
cornstarch
maple syrup
bacon
tart
sweet tart apple
pie crust
delicious apple
brandy
apple pie filling
nutmeg
puff pastry dough
light brown sugar
baking powder
cortland
vanilla bean
candied bacon
bourbon
tart crust
crème fraîche
honey
ground
pumpkin pie spice
shortcut puff pastry
vanilla ice cream
vegetable oil
​ whipping cream
​ puff pastry
vanilla
dark brown sugar
fashioned oatmeal
oatmeal crumble
pink lady apple
parisian
white pepper
époisses wheel
sesame seed
cream cheese
puffed pastry
whipped cream
condensed milk
vanilla pod
common flour
almond flour
dark rum
pecan
solid vegetable shortening
cortland apple
vegetable shortening

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 59%
  • sugar 59%

Common Ingredients

  • butter 55%

Usual Ingredients

  • all purpose flour 41%
  • cinnamon 36%
  • lemon juice 36%

Rarey Ingredients

  • apple 27%
  • egg yolk 27%