Jenna tweeted a photo of this apple tart I made a few weeks ago and so many of you wanted the recipe so here it is. It’s similar to this Plum Almond Tart I posted years ago except with apples that we picked from apple picking instead of the plums. We paired it with homemade caramel ice cream which is the perfect fit to this tart, but any ice cream will do. Because really, what goes better together than ice cream and apple tart?
Apple Almond Tart (makes one 11-inch tart)
One 11-inch tart shell, pre-baked (use the instructions and ingredients from this recipe)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 ounces finely ground almonds
1 teaspoon almond extract
3-4 apples, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick (any variety of apple that you would use in a pie would do just fine)
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Beat the butter and sugar together in an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, beat for one more minute. Finally, beat in the flour, almonds, and almond extract, stopping to scrape the sides of the mixing bowl if necessary. Spread this mixture in an even layer into the baked tart shell. Begin arranging the sliced apples around the side in overlapping concentric circles, until the entire top of the tart is covered. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the center of the tart is firm and fully cooked. Remove from the oven and cool completely before slicing.
That’s such a beautiful photograph. No wonder people were asking for the recipe!
This did not need to be the first thing I see in the morning on the day I’ve decided to quick-start my ‘lose-last-5-lbs-of-baby-weight” challenge. Thanks 😉 Looks delicious!
Yummm! Thanks for sharing the recipe Mark. This looks amazing. Can’t wait to try it. 🙂
What an absolutely beautiful shot. I’ve been longing to make an almond tart like this, but the filling always intimidates me. Using tofu in place of the eggs doesn’t seem all that appetizing.. le sigh.
I’m a new reader, and I have to say that looks incredibly delicious! I went apple picking last weekend and already made two crumb-topped apple pies, but I’m going again tomorrow and will have to try this recipe. I love Balthazar’s apricot frangipane tart, and this looks just as yummy and perfect for the season.
This looks incredible. I might try this with oat flour in the crust and filling.
Oh this looks yummy.Sending big hugs and sincere wishes for a weekend filled with joy, Katherine
YUMMY!! Thanks for posting the recipe 🙂 I’ll be making this one ASAP!
Yumyum!! I want to try baking this! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Thanks, Mark! I am going to try it this weekend.
this looks insane…
I’ve been looking for a fall dessert recipe to make this weekend and THIS is it! Thank you!
hi Mark
this looks absolutely delish and the sort of thing i would love to make, with this in mind i live in London and we don’t really use cup measures are these a standard size ie how many ounces are there per cup?
Cheers
What a perfect fall dessert!
Thanks, Mark! Will definitely be making this dish this fall.
Gasp! Don’t mind if I do… *drooling*
Oh my goodness! I love your posts on your baking. However, when I see these posts, it makes me want to bake, which usually ends up in disaster. Thus, I return to stare at your pictures to re-inspire me!
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Yummm, how perfect for the season. I think I need to try this one soon.
Yum! This looks delicious. I’ve never tried to make frangipane, but I do love to eat it!
I’m bookmarking this recipe!!!
do you have to use the paddle attachment for beating the sugar and butter? because i dont have a stand mixer. would a hand mixer do?