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Apple Crumble Tart

Irresistibly Easy Apple Crumble Tart You’ll Fall In Love With

Course: Everyday Sweet
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Crumble Tart, Classic Dessert, Cozy Baking, Easy Dessert, Fall Recipe, Tart Recipe
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 300kcal
This Apple Crumble Tart combines sweet and tart flavors in a stunning dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for fall gatherings.
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Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Tart Pan
  • pan for sautéing
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 1 batch Pâte Sucrée Can be made ahead and stored.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use unbleached for better flavor.
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances flavor.
  • ½ cup Almond Flour Can substitute with more all-purpose flour.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature for mixing.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.

For the Filling

  • 4 cups Granny Smith Apples Can substitute with Braeburn or Honey Crisp.
  • ½ cup Dark Brown Sugar Adds depth of sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Prevents browning.
  • 1 teaspoon Spices (Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cardamom) For warmth and complexity.

For the Crumble Topping

  • ½ cup Sliced Almonds For texture.
  • ¼ cup Maple Syrup Sweetens the topping.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Sift together the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and almond flour in a bowl.
  • Cream the room-temperature unsalted butter with kosher salt, then gradually incorporate the dry ingredients and eggs until a smooth dough forms.
  • Chill the dough for at least 2 hours to firm up.

Blind Bake Crust

  • Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface until it's about ⅛ inch thick.
  • Fit it into a tart pan, trim the edges, and chill again.
  • Blind bake in a preheated oven at 325°F for about 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Make Apple Filling

  • Peel and chop the Granny Smith apples into bite-sized pieces.
  • Sauté them in a pan with a bit of butter and dark brown sugar over medium heat until caramelized.
  • Stir in lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom, then set aside to cool.

Prepare Crumble Topping

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, dark brown sugar, and spices.
  • Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in maple syrup and sliced almonds, then chill the topping in the fridge.

Assemble Tart

  • Spread the cooled apple filling evenly over the baked tart crust.
  • Scatter the chilled crumble mixture generously on top.

Final Bake

  • Place the assembled tart back in the oven and bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Let cool for about 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with caramel sauce for extra sweetness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 8mg