Easy Apple Tart Recipe from Scratch

Learn how to make an easy apple tart from scratch with this step-by-step recipe. This tart is perfect for a fall dessert or a special occasion.

What You Need

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, butter, and salt until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water. Add the egg yolk mixture to the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Press the dough into a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
5. While the crust is baking, make the filling. In a large bowl, combine the apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Toss to coat.
6. Pour the apple filling into the prepared crust. Dot with the melted butter.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the filling is bubbling.
8. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

FAQ

• Q: What can use instead of all-purpose flour?
  A: You can use whole wheat flour, gluten-free flour, or a mixture of both.
• Q: What can use instead of butter?
  A: You can use margarine, vegetable oil, or shortening.
• Q: Can make this tart ahead of time?
  A: Yes, you can make the tart ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply bake the tart at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through.
• Q: Can freeze this tart?
  A: Yes, you can freeze the tart for up to 2 months. To thaw, simply let the tart come to room temperature for a few hours before serving.

Pros

• Easy to make
• Delicious
• Perfect for fall
• Can be made ahead of time
• Can be frozen

Tips

• To make the crust even easier, you can use a food processor to combine the ingredients.
• If you don’t have a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom, you can use a 9-inch pie plate. Just be sure to line the plate with parchment paper before adding the crust and filling.
• If you don’t want to make your own crust, you can use a store-bought pie crust. Just be sure to blind bake the crust before adding the filling.
• To make the filling even more flavorful, you can add some chopped nuts or dried fruit.
• To make the tart look more festive, you can garnish it with whipped cream or ice cream.

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