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Apple Crumble Tart Recipe

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This Apple Crumble Tart features a buttery, crumbly crust topped with tender cinnamon-spiced apples and a crunchy crumble topping. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a delightful dessert that balances sweet, tart, and warmly spiced flavors, perfect for cozy occasions or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

Crust & Crumble Topping

  • 150 g brown sugar
  • 230 g all-purpose flour
  • 50 g rolled oats
  • 230 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Apple Filling

  • 600 g tart apples, about 3-4 medium apples, peeled and sliced
  • 75 g brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or water
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Crust Mixing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and brown sugar. Pour in the melted unsalted butter and add the vanilla extract. Mix everything with a spatula until a crumbly paste forms.
  2. Pressing Crust: Transfer about two-thirds of the mixture to a 9-inch fluted tart pan. Use your fingers to press the mixture evenly on the bottom and up the sides, making sure to press firmly into the pan’s ridges for an even crust.
  3. Chilling Crust: Place the tart pan with the crust in the refrigerator along with the leftover crumble mixture to firm up. This helps the crust keep its shape during baking.
  4. Preheating Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) as you prepare the apple filling.
  5. Preparing Apple Filling: In another large bowl, toss the peeled and sliced tart apples with brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice or water until all pieces are thoroughly coated.
  6. Filling the Tart: Remove the chilled crust from the fridge and fill it with the apple mixture. Arrange the slices evenly so the filling slightly domes above the crust to accommodate shrinkage during baking.
  7. Adding Crumble Topping: Break up the remaining one-third of the crumble mixture and sprinkle it evenly over the top of the apples to create a crunchy topping.
  8. Baking: Place the tart pan onto a baking sheet to catch any drips, then bake for 45 to 55 minutes until the crust and crumble topping are lightly golden and the apple filling is bubbling hot.
  9. Cooling: Let the tart cool completely on a wire rack to allow the filling to set properly before removing it from the tart pan and serving.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Braeburn for balance between sweetness and acidity.
  • Chilling the crust before baking ensures a more stable and flaky crust.
  • Adjust the amount of cinnamon and nutmeg to your preference for spice intensity.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
  • The baking sheet beneath the tart pan helps prevent leaks and catches spills in the oven.

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