Easy Classic French Apple Tart (Tarte aux Pommes)
Make this simple French apple tart using a buttery, flaky crust and thinly sliced apples. This recipe delivers a classic dessert that is easy to prepare for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry or homemade shortcrust pastry
- 4 medium Gala or Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon apricot jam or glaze (optional, for shine)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If using homemade pastry, roll it out to about a 1/8-inch thickness. If using puff pastry, let it thaw slightly according to package directions. Place the pastry on the prepared baking sheet.
- Arrange the apple slices over the pastry in a decorative, overlapping pattern, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. You can create concentric circles for a classic look.
- Brush the melted butter evenly over the apples.
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the apples.
- Fold the 1-inch pastry border up and over the edges of the apples to create a rustic crust edge.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- If desired, warm the apricot jam slightly and brush it over the warm apples for a glossy finish.
- Let the apple tart cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a crisp bottom crust, place the baking sheet in the oven while it preheats.
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture that holds up during baking.
- If you prefer a caramelized apple tart, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of brown sugar over the apples before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg