A delicate and elegant dessert featuring buttery almond filling topped with soft cinnamon-spiced apples — perfect for holidays, gatherings, or an afternoon treat with coffee or tea. Every bite combines the nutty flavor of almonds with the sweetness of baked apples and a tender tart crust.
Ingredients
For the Tart Crust
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
¼ cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1–2 tbsp cold water
Pinch of salt
For the Almond Filling (Frangipane)
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup sugar
1 cup almond flour (finely ground almonds)
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp almond extract (optional)
For the Apple Topping
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
Optional Garnish
Powdered sugar
Sliced almonds
Instructions
Step 1 — Make the Tart Crust
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add cold butter and rub with fingertips until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Add egg yolk and 1 tbsp cold water; mix until dough begins to come together.
- Form a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough and place into a tart pan. Trim edges and poke bottom with a fork.
- Pre-bake at 175°C / 350°F for 10 minutes.
Step 2 — Prepare the Almond Filling
- In a bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and almond extract; mix well.
- Fold in almond flour until smooth.
- Spread the almond filling evenly into the pre-baked crust.
Step 3 — Add the Apple Topping
- Toss the apple slices with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Arrange them in a circular pattern on top of the almond filling.
Step 4 — Bake
Bake the tart at 175°C / 350°F for 35–40 minutes, or until the filling is golden and set.
Step 5 — Finish
Let it cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar and garnish with sliced almonds if desired.
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Delicious with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a caramel drizzle.
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