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French Apple Tart Recipe

French Apple Tart Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (210 g)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (113 g)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
6 medium granny smith apples (or)
6 medium other firm textured apples (900 g)
3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided (40 g)
1/4-1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided (50 - 100 g)
1/2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp cinnamon, divided
confectioners' sugar , for browning the top of the tart
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 tbsp cognac ( calvados , rum or water)

Directions:

CRUST:.
Place the butter in your mixer and beat until softened.
Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the beaten egg, beating just until incorporated.
Don't overmix or butter will separate and lighten in color.
Add the flour mixture all at once and mix just until it forms a ball.
Don't overwork or pastry will be hard when baked.
Roll out the pastry and fit it into a 8 or 9 inch (20 to 23 cm) tart pan (instructions for how to roll out the pastry are given in the recipe for the Sweet Pastry Crust). Prick the bottom of the shell and chill for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven.
Line the unbaked pastry shell with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Fill tart pan with pie weights or beans, making sure the weights are to the top of the pan and evenly distributed over the entire surface.
Bake crust for 20 to 25 minutes until crust is dry and lightly browned. Remove weights and cool crust on wire rack.
When cool, spread a thin layer of warm apricot glaze over the bottom and sides of the tart to seal the crust and prevent it from getting soggy.
Let the glaze dry between 20 - 30 minutes.
FOR APPLE TART:.
For bottom layer of apples:
Peel, core, and slice three of the apples.
In a large skillet melt 1 tablespoon (13 grams) unsalted butter and stir in between 2 - 4 tablespoons (25 - 50 grams) of the sugar, the lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
Add the apples and saute over moderate heat, stirring occasionally for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the apples are soft.
Gently mash the apples with the back of a spatula or spoon and stir the mixture until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Remove from heat and let cool.
For top layer of apples:
Peel, core, and cut the apples into slices 1/4 inch (1/2 cm) thick. Melt 1 tablespoon (13 grams) butter in a large skillet over medium heat and stir in the other 2 - 4 tablespoons (25 - 50 grams) sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
Add the apples and saute until they begin to soften, approximately 5 minutes.
Set the cooked apples aside.
Spoon the applesauce mixture into the cooled and glazed pre-baked tart shell.
Arrange the apple slices in concentric circles over the applesauce, and brush with 1 - 2 tablespoons (13-26 grams) melted butter.
Bake the tart on a baking sheet in a preheated 350 degree F (177 degree C) oven for 25-30 minutes or until the apples are nicely browned and soft. Remove from oven and sprinkle the tart with confectioners' sugar, cover the edges of tart with foil, and broil it under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat until the edges of the apples are golden brown and crisp. Once the tart has cooled lightly glaze the apple slices with warm apricot glaze.
FOR APRICOT GLAZE:
In a small saucepan heat the apricot preserves until boiling.
Remove from heat and strain to get rid of lumps.
Add the Cognac, Calvados, Rum or water.
Use this glaze to seal the baked tart shell and to brush the top of the finished tart.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	360.04 Kcal (1507 kJ)
Calories from fat	159.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.67g	27%
Cholesterol	43.47mg	14%
Sodium	32.98mg	1%
Potassium	26.3mg	1%
Total Carbs	45.54g	15%
Sugars	24.12g	96%
Dietary Fiber	1.15g	5%
Protein	4.74g	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	9mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	277.16 Kcal (1160 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.6g	27%
Cholesterol	33.46mg	14%
Sodium	25.39mg	1%
Potassium	20.24mg	1%
Total Carbs	35.06g	15%
Sugars	18.57g	96%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	5%
Protein	3.65g	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	6.9mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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