Apple and Caramel Tart

Name: Apple and Caramel Tart
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Butter soft &frac23; cup; Sugar ¾ cup; Fine salt 0.3 tsp; Eggs (1 medium) 1.75 oz; Type 00 flour 1 ¼ cup; Almond flour 1 ½ cup; Baking powder 1 ½ tsp; Cinnamon powder 1 tsp; Sugar 1 ¼ cup; Water 0.3 cup; Butter 4 tbsp; Golden delicious apples 1.75 lbs

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Vegetarian

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 55 min
Serving: 8
Cost: Average
Note + the resting time for the base

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Frau Knam

Apple and caramel tart is just an awesome dessert that blends the best of French and Italian baking traditions. So here's the thing: it's inspired by the classic Tarte Tatin, with that Italian twist people love in home kitchens. The buttery shortcrust pastry—enhanced with almond flour and cinnamon—creates a tender and moist base that really lets the apples shine.

What’s special about this apple caramel tart is how the apples are baked separately with rich, homemade caramel. So so sweet, adding depth to the flavors. In places like Trentino or South Tyrol, known for their apples, you’ll find many family versions of this apple tart recipe. Sometimes folks use less butter or add cream for a unique touch. And here's the thing, some folks call it a caramel apple tart, while others see it as a Sunday lunch staple. And the pairing of apple and cinnamon is front and center—really comforting. Each bite offers a warm feel. Those caramel-baked apples give a layer of golden sweetness that pairs beautifully with the crisp, nutty pastry. Whether you’re exploring easy apple tart ideas or looking to update your usual apple dessert recipes, this tart's a must-try.

It’s versatile, too. Some folks go for a more rustic version, skipping the cream or making it lighter. Make it your own. Serve this apple caramel tart warm with a scoop of gelato, and look, you’ll see why it’s a favorite in both France and Italy. The mix of crispy crust and gooey, caramelized apples keeps everyone coming back for more. Seriously good. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress with its rich flavors and beautiful presentation. Really, you can’t go wrong.

INGREDIENTS

For the pastry: Butter ⅔ cup (150 g) - soft; Sugar ¾ cup (150 g); Fine salt 0.3 tsp (2 g); Eggs 1.75 oz (50 g) - (1 medium); Type 00 flour 1 ¼ cup (150 g); Almond flour 1 ½ cup (150 g); Baking powder 1 ½ tsp (7 g); Cinnamon powder 1 tsp

for the caramel: Sugar 1 ¼ cup (250 g); Water 0.3 cup (80 g); Butter 4 tbsp (60 g)

for the filling: Golden delicious apples 1.75 lbs (800 g)

Preparation

How to prepare Apple and Caramel Tart

To prepare the apple and caramel tart, pour the butter, sugar 1, and salt 2 into a bowl, knead by hand then add the egg 3.

Now incorporate the flours 4, baking powder 5, and cinnamon 6.

Knead to obtain a smooth and homogeneous mixture 7, form a dough ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and place it in the fridge for 1 hour 8. Roll out the pastry with a rolling pin 9 to a thickness of 1/8 inch.

Place a 9-inch baking pan on top of the dough and trim a disc 10 slightly larger than the pan, so as to cover the bottom and sides 11. Insert the pastry into the buttered mold 12 and make it adhere well 12.

Trim the edge with a knife to lower it 13, prick the bottom 14, bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for 15 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let cool 15.

Prepare the apples: peel 16 and cut them into wedges 17, place them on a baking dish lined with parchment paper 18.

Set aside 19 and prepare the caramel: in a saucepan pour the sugar 20, distributing it well on the bottom, and heat over moderate heat, meanwhile, heat the water until it reaches a boil. Stir to break up the crystals 21 and make it uniform.

Once ready, pour the boiling water in two parts 22, stir to mix, then turn off the heat and incorporate the butter 23. Pour the caramel over the apples 34.

Bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for 30-40 minutes 25. Remove from the oven 26 and separate the caramel from the apples 27.

Now arrange the apples on the pastry 28 in a radial pattern. Then heat the caramel and brush it over the apples 29. The apple and caramel tart is ready; you can embellish it as you wish with gold leaves 30.

Storage

Store the apple and caramel tart in a cool place or in the refrigerator, covered, for about 3 days. We do not recommend freezing.

Tip

Almond flour makes the pastry softer, so it needs to rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour. With the leftover pastry, you can prepare delicious and crumbly cookies.

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Apple and Caramel Tart

PRESENTATION

INGREDIENTS

How to prepare Apple and Caramel Tart

Storage

Tip

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