Apple Tart (Tarte aux Pommes)

Apple tart is a really simple dessert which is tasty and will give gasps from your family when you show it to them.

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 8

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value*

Calories 262 13%

Calories from Fat 109

Total Fat 12.2g 18%

Saturated Fat 5.6g 27%

Unsaturated Fat 5.5g

Trans Fat 0.0g

Total Carbohydrate 38.9g 12%

Dietary Fibre 3.5g 14%

Sugars 18.6g

Protein 1.3g 2%

Cholesterol 10.8mgs 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

900 g (2 lb) apples – Granny Smith are best for this tart
250 g (8 ox) shortcrust pastry
55 g (2 oz) caster sugar
40 g (1½ oz) butter
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp cinnamon powder
¼ tsp ground allspice

Instructions

Core, peel and slice the apples into 16 wedges.
Melt the butter over a medium heat in a pan. Add the apples, sugar, lemon juice and spices. Mix well and cook for about 10 minutes with frequent stirring. Leave to cool.
Grease an 8″ (20 cm) flan dish and line with the pastry. Arrange the apple wedges in the flan case in an attractive pattern and dribble over the remaining juices.
Bake in the oven at 180°C for 30-35 minutes.

Titli’s Tips

Cooking the apples before placing them in the flan case will avoid having a soggy base to the tart. The tart can be eaten warm or cold. Serve with cream or ice cream