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A golden brown Apple Free-Form Tart with thinly sliced apples arranged in a circular pattern, sitting on a wooden board with one slice removed.

Apple Free-Form Tart

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 80 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple, rustic tart that highlights fresh apples with a free-form crust, offering a lighter alternative to traditional apple pie.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for dusting
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, plus 2 tablespoons melted
  • 1/3 cup ice water
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 4 large Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 2 tablespoons apricot preserves, melted and strained

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse 1 1/2 cups of the flour with the salt.
  2. Add the cold butter and process just until the butter is the size of peas, about 5 seconds.
  3. Sprinkle the ice water over the mixture and process just until moistened, about 5 seconds.
  4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead two or three times, just until it comes together.
  5. Pat the dough into a disk.
  6. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough into a 16- to 17-inch round about 1/4-inch thick.
  7. Line a large unrimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Roll the dough around the rolling pin and unroll it onto the prepared baking sheet.
  9. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the sugar with the remaining 1 tablespoon of flour and sprinkle over the dough.
  10. Arrange the apple slices on top in overlapping concentric circles to within 3 inches of the edge.
  11. Fold the dough over the apples in a free-form fashion.
  12. Brush the apples with the melted butter and sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar.
  13. Refrigerate the unbaked tart until slightly chilled, about 10 minutes.
  14. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  15. Bake the tart in the center of the oven for 1 hour, or until the apples are tender and golden and the crust is deep golden and cooked through.
  16. Brush the apples with the melted preserves.
  17. Slide the parchment onto a wire rack and let the tart cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • This free-form style removes the pressure of achieving a perfect shape.
  • Focus on using good quality, seasonal apples for the best flavor.
  • The dough requires minimal handling to keep the crust tender.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 60 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 11
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 45

Keywords: apple tart, free-form tart, baked dessert, pastry, homemade dessert, easy baking, rustic dessert

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