French Apple Tart

Indulge in the delightful flavors of a classic French Apple Tart with this easy-to-follow recipe. This elegant dessert features a buttery crust filled with thinly sliced Golden Delicious apples, perfectly arranged in a beautiful rose pattern. With a touch of apricot jam and a sprinkle of sugar, this tart is a true celebration of the natural sweetness of apples.

The ingredients are simple and easily accessible, allowing you to create a stunning dessert that will impress your family and guests. The buttery crust is made from a combination of chilled butter, flour, and a pinch of salt, resulting in a tender and flaky base for the tart. The Golden Delicious apples, known for their delicate flavor and texture, are the star of the show, creating a visually stunning presentation and a taste that is both sweet and slightly tart.

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply want to treat yourself to a slice of homemade goodness, this recipe is sure to delight. So, roll up your sleeves, gather the ingredients, and embark on a culinary adventure as you create a stunning French Apple Tart that will captivate both the eyes and taste buds.

INGREDIENTS:

• 12 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
• 1¼ cups flour, plus more for dusting
• 7 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and halved
• ¼ tsp. kosher salt
• ½ cup apricot jam
• ¼ cup sugar
• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine flour, 8 tbsp. butter, and salt in a food processor and pulse until pea-size crumbles form, about 10 pulses.
2. Drizzle in 3 tbsp. ice-cold water and pulse until dough is moistened, about 3—4 pulses.
3. Transfer dough to a work surface and form into a flat disk; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Unwrap dough and transfer to a lightly floured work surface.
5. Using a rolling pin, flatten dough into a 13″ circle and then transfer to an 11″ tart pan with a removable bottom; trim edges; chill for 1 hour.
6. Heat oven to 375º.
7. Working with one apple half at a time, thinly slice into sections, keeping slices together.
8. Press sliced apple half gently to fan it out; repeat with remaining apple halves.
9. Place 1 fanned apple half on the outer edge of the tart dough, pointing inward; repeat with 7 more apple halves.
10. Separate remaining apple slices.
11. Starting where the apple halves touch and working your way in, layer apples to create a tight rose pattern.
12. Fill in any gaps with the remaining apple slices.
13. Sprinkle with sugar and then dot with remaining butter.
14. Bake until golden brown, 60—70 minutes.
15. Meanwhile, heat apricot jam in a small saucepan until warmed and loose; pour through a fine strainer into a small bowl and set aside.
16. Transfer tart to a wire rack.
17. Using a pastry brush, brush the top of the tart with jam.
18. Let cool completely before slicing and serving with whipped cream.