Description

This free-form apple tart features Granny Smith apples with a touch of lemon zest, all wrapped in a rustic puff pastry. It’s a simple, delicious dessert perfect for enjoying with cream or ice cream.

Ingredients

Scale

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
4-5 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced thinly
2 teaspoons flour, plus more to sprinkle
2 teaspoons demerara sugar, plus more to sprinkle
Zest of 1 unwaxed lemon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (160 degrees fan-forced).
Line a baking tray with baking paper and sprinkle with flour.
Place frozen puff pastry on kitchen bench and leave to thaw.
Meanwhile, peel, core and thinly slice apples, trying to keep slices together.
Place puff pastry sheet on baking paper and sprinkle with flour and sugar. This helps to absorb juices from the apples.
Place sliced apples on top of puff pastry, leaving an inch around the edges. I like starting from the outside in and forming a random pattern but feel free to get creative.
Fold pastry edges in and press down lightly with fingers to create attractive creasing.
Move apples around as desired to fill in gaps and look more attractive.
Zest a lemon directly on top of the apple.
Sprinkle with extra demerara sugar and dot with butter.
Using a pastry brush, brush egg white onto exposed pastry.
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until pastry is browning nicely.
Serve immediately. Pie can also be reheated in low oven (100 degrees Celsius) for 15-20 minutes if making ahead.

Notes

For best results, use Granny Smith apples as they hold their shape well when cooked. This tart is best enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. If you prefer a sweeter tart, you can add a bit more sugar to taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: Australian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 250
Sugar: 20
Sodium: 150
Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 38
Fiber: 4
Protein: 2
Cholesterol: 0