Baked Apple Tart

Name: Baked Apple Tart
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 8 servings almonds; 8 servings apples; 8 servings butter; 8 servings egg; 8 servings heavy cream; 8 servings sugar; 8 servings unsalted butter; 8 servings vanilla extract

Baked Apple Tart might be just the dessert you are searching for. One serving contains 536 calories, 12g of protein, and 33g of fat. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up almonds, sugar, butter, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 4 hours. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

To Make The CREAM: Working in a medium bowl with a whisk, beat the butter and sugar together for a minute or so, until the sugar dissolves and the butter whitens a little.

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Butter

Cream

Sugar

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Whisk

Bowl

Whisk in the almonds, then the egg, beating until the mixture is blended. Finally, whisk in the cream and Calvados. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until needed. (The cream can be kept covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.)

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Calvados

Almonds

Cream

Egg

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Whisk

Bowl

TO MAKE THE APPLES: Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350F (180c).

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Apple

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Oven

Cut 4 of the apples in half and slice each half into thirds. Grate the remaining 2 apples on the coarse side of a box grater.

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Apple

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Box Grater

Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1 tablespoon of the sugar in a large skillet over high heat.

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Butter

Sugar

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Frying Pan

Add the grated apples and cook, stirring, until they are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the apples to a plate.

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Apple

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Slotted Spoon

Add the remaining 6 tablespoons (85 grams) butter and the rest of the sugar to the pan and, when the butter is bubbling, toss in the apple slices. Cook the apples, stirring frequently, until they are lightly caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes.

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Apple

Butter

Sugar

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Frying Pan

Pour in the Calvados, turn off the heat, and carefully touch a match to the liquid. When the flames die down, pull the pan from the stove.

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Calvados

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Stove

Frying Pan

Transfer the apple slices to a baking pan (or keep them in the skillet if it is ovenproof) and bake for 20 minutes, or until they are almost cooked through. Cool for 30 minutes.

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Apple

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Baking Pan

Oven

TO ASSEMBLE THE TART: Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and put the tart shell on the sheet.

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Baking Paper

Baking Sheet

Oven

Spoon the almond cream evenly into the crust. Top with the baked apples, arranging them attractively in a single layer. Check the grated applesif they are wet, press them either between your palms or between paper towels. Fluff up the grated apples with your fingers or a fork and arrange them over the apple slices, leaving a bare border of an inch (2.5 cm) or so.

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Almonds

Apple

Cream

Crust

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Paper Towels

Bake the tart for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the almond cream has puffed and the apples are beautifully browned. Cool the tart on a rack; unmold and serve it when it is either just warm or at room temperature. Dust the tart generously with confectioners sugar right before bringing it to the table.

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Powdered Sugar