Classic Tarte aux Pommes (French Apple Tart)
Classic Tarte aux Pommes (French Apple Tart) is a timeless dessert that brings the elegance of French pastry to your home kitchen. With its flaky pâte sucrée crust, rich apple compote, and beautifully arranged apple slices, this delightful tart serves as a stunning centerpiece for any occasion—from quiet family dinners to festive gatherings. The balance of sweetness and tartness in the apples creates an irresistible flavor profile that pairs perfectly with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Easy to make and even easier to love, this French classic will surely impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g flour
- 125 g cold butter, cubed
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 apples (for compote), peeled and chopped
- 2 apples (for topping), thinly sliced
- 20 g sugar
- Optional: Vanilla or cinnamon for flavoring
Instructions
- Make the pâte sucrée: Mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt; rub in cold butter until crumbly. Add egg, mix until a dough forms, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the apple compote: Melt butter in a saucepan; add apples and sugar, cooking until soft (about 10 minutes). Optionally stir in vanilla or cinnamon.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface into a circle about 3 mm thick; transfer to a tart pan.
- Spread the cooled apple compote over the pastry base and arrange thinly sliced apples on top.
- Brush with melted butter and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg