This apple tart turned out so luxurious and indulgent! The taste is not something you’d find at a typical bakery; the almond filling and apple topping really makes you feel like you’re at a fancy restaurant. The top of the tart also forms an elegant rose — a beautiful way to crown this dessert.
Why is this recipe healthy?
Just like the rest of my recipes, this apple tart is meant to be a dessert, so it’s certainly not the most nutritious food in the world. However, it is filled with plenty of almonds, which are high in fiber, protein, healthy fats, and vitamin E. In addition, the apples provide lots of fiber to the diet. This tart is also relatively low in sugar, and you’ll find that this recipe is definitely not too sweet. Be sure to enjoy this dessert knowing that you’re getting in lots of nutrients for a dessert.
When I made this recipe, I had a lot of tart dough left over. I didn’t adjust the dough amount on the recipe though, because my tart ring is especially small. With the extra dough, I made these jam thumbprint cookies. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, press them down with your thumbs, and fill each cookie with 1 tsp melted strawberry jam. Then, bake at 350º F for 10-15 minutes. I avoid food waste at all costs, and by making these cookies, you can make something delicious out of ingredients that would’ve otherwise been wasted.
Rose Apple Tart
Ingredients
Tart Shell
- 1/3 cup butter, softened 75 g
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar 40 g
- 2 1/2 tbsp almond flour 30 g
- 1 pinch salt 1 g
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 g
- 2 tbsp beaten egg 30 g
- 1 cup flour 125 g
Almond Filling
- 1/3 cup butter, softened 75 g
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar 70 g
- 3/4 cup almond flour 75 g
- 4 tbsp beaten egg 75 g
Apple Compote
- 2 apples 500 g
- 1/4 cup tart juice 70 g (I used cranberry)
Topping
- 2 apples
- 1 tbsp strawberry jam 20 g
Instructions
Tart Shell
- In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, powdered sugar, almond flour, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat using a stand or electric mixer to combine.
- Add the egg and beat to combine. Add the flour and continue beating until a dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Place the dough on a floured surface. Roll out the pastry into a 1/2 inch sheet. Press the dough into a lightly greased tart ring. Let the dough chill for 1 more hour.
- Preheat the oven to 325º F. Line the inside of the tart dough with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or beans or rice. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bottom is cooked.
Almond Filling
- While the tart shell chills, prepare the almond filling. In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, sugar, and almond flour. Beat until a smooth paste forms.
- Beat in the egg until well combined. Set the almond filling aside.
Apple Compote
- While the tart shell chills or bakes, prepare the apple compote. Cut the apples into 1/2 inch cubes.
- Place the diced apples and juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until the apples have softened. Remove from heat and let cool.
Assembly
- Preheat the oven to 350º F. Spread the almond filling into the freshly baked tart shell. Bake the tart for 20-25 minutes.
- Spread the apple compote on top of the almond filling in a smooth layer.
- Slice the apples into 1/8 inch-thick slices using a mandolin or sharp knife. Arrange the apple slices in a rose pattern on top of the apple compote, starting from the outside of the tart.
- Melt the strawberry jam in the microwave for 30 seconds. Brush the apple slices with strawberry jam to finish.
- Serve the tart fridge or chill the tart in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- For the beaten egg, 2 eggs should work perfectly for this whole recipe. 2 eggs is approximately 6 tablespoons.
- I had a lot of extra tart dough when making this recipe because my tart ring is on the smaller side. With the extra dough, I made jam cookies by rolling the dough into balls, pressing in my thumbprints, adding 1/2 tsp jam to each cookie, and baking at 350º F for 10-15 minutes.
- Slice the apples as thin as possible to make arranging easier.
