Country Apple Tart with Spiced Brown Butter

Apple tart is a classic French dessert that dates back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, known for its apple orchards.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Country Apple Tart with Spiced Brown Butter

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Pie crust
• 800 gram Apples
• 150 gram Butter
• 100 gram Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 1 unit Egg
• 20 gram Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Roll out the pie crust and place it in a tart pan.
3. Peel, core, and slice the apples.
4. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook until the butter turns brown and has a nutty aroma.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
6. Arrange the sliced apples on the pie crust. Pour the spiced brown butter mixture over the apples.
7. In a small bowl, beat the egg and brush it over the edges of the tart crust.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
9. Allow the tart to cool for 30 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 20g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.