Description
A taste of springtime in Tuscany. This apple tart is a delightful blend of sweet and tart.
Ingredients
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- 10.5 oz (300 g) white spelt flour
- 5.5 oz (150 g) caster sugar
- 5.5 oz (150 g) softened butter
- Grated peel of 1 lemon
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 17 fl oz (500 ml) milk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tbsp caster sugar
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- Lemon peel
- 7 oz (200 g) apricot jam
- A pinch of cinnamon powder
- 2 Golden Delicious apples
- Extra caster sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the Shortcrust Pastry:
- Sift the flour and baking powder onto a clean surface and make a well in the center.
- Add sugar, salt, and grated lemon peel into the well.
- Beat the egg and pour it into the well, mixing lightly with sugar using your fingers.
- Incorporate softened butter and blend until the mixture resembles crumbs.
- Knead until forming a smooth dough, roll it between parchment papers, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Make the Custard:
- Heat the milk and lemon peel to just before boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and flour.
- Remove lemon peel from milk and slowly incorporate into the egg mixture.
- Return to heat and stir constantly until the custard thickens. Once thick, remove from heat, cover with cling film directly on the surface, and cool.
- Assemble and Bake the Tart:
- Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C) and grease a 24 cm round baking tin.
- Roll out the pastry to fit the tin, trim excess, and prick the bottom with a fork.
- Spread apricot jam over the base, followed by a thick layer of custard. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Peel, core, and slice the apples. Arrange them on the tart and sprinkle generously with sugar.
- Bake for about 50 minutes until golden. Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of regular softened butter in the pastry.
- To prevent the apples from browning, toss them in a little lemon juice after slicing.
- Leftover tart can be stored, covered, at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chilling Time: 120 mins
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 50