Indulge in the rustic charm of my Almond Crumble Apple Tart, a recipe that needs little introduction but is absolutely worth making at home. This tart features a flaky, buttery crust filled with a sweet and cinnamon-spiced green apple filling, topped with a crunchy almond crumble. It’s a perfect blend of textures and flavors that come together to create a truly comforting dessert.
Why You’ll Love This: The combination of tart green apples, sweet cinnamon-spiced filling, and the rich almond crumble topping creates a delightful contrast in both flavor and texture. The homemade pastry adds a touch of love and care to the dish, making it all the more special. It’s a satisfying bake that’s sure to please both family and friends.
Perfect Occasion: This apple tart is ideal for cozy family dinners, holiday celebrations, or as a comforting treat to enjoy on a lazy weekend. It’s also a great choice for potlucks, picnics, or as a thoughtful homemade gift for a friend or neighbor.
Recipe:
For the Pastry:
- 300 g of type 55 flour
- 226 g of cold unsalted butter
- 90/100 ml of ice-cold water
- A pinch of salt
For the Filling:
- 5/6 green apples, chopped
- 200 g of sugar (half brown, half white)
- Cinnamon to taste
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- Juice of half a lemon
For the Crumble:
- Leftover pastry scraps
- 4 tablespoons of almond flour
- Butter as needed
Preparation:
- Start with the pastry by combining all ingredients, adding water gradually.
- Chill the pastry while preparing the filling.
- For the filling: In a pan, mix apples, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and flour. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Roll out the pastry and prepare the tart pan.
- Pour the filling into the pastry-lined pan.
- Combine pastry scraps with almond flour.
- Crumble this mixture over the top of the tart.
- Finish with small butter cubes, sprinkle sugar, and additional crushed almonds.
- Bake in a hot oven (180°C) for 50 minutes or until golden.
Enjoy this heartwarming Almond Crumble Apple Tart, a dessert that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat! 🫶🍏🥧
