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Easy French Apple Tart

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This classic Easy French Apple Tart features crisp gala apples on a flaky butter puff pastry, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the tart
  • 1 square sheet butter puff pastry (25cm / 10" square), barely thawed Make sure the puff pastry is just barely thawed for best results.
  • 5 tsp caster sugar (superfine sugar; regular/granulated as a substitute)
  • 2 large gala apples (or 3 medium), peeled, halved, cored, and sliced 0.5cm / 0.2" thick Gala apples provide a sweet and slightly tart flavor.
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • to taste icing sugar / powdered sugar, for dusting (optional) Dust for an appealing presentation.
  • 1 vanilla ice cream Not really optional; complements the tart beautifully.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 210°C (375°F, 190°C fan).
  2. Sprinkle a baking sheet with 3 teaspoons of caster sugar.
  3. Place the sheet of puff pastry on the baking sheet, folding in a 1cm (0.4") edge to create a border.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Arrange the apple slices over the puff pastry, overlapping them slightly for an elegant presentation.
  2. Brush the melted butter over the apple slices and sprinkle 2 teaspoons of caster sugar on top.
  3. Bake for 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden and puffed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

To store, keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the oven to maintain texture. Consider adding cinnamon or nutmeg over the apples before baking for additional flavor.
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