This Classic Apple Crumble Tart combines the homely comfort of cinnamon-spiced apples with the richness of homemade custard, all nestled in a buttery crust and topped with sweet, crunchy crumbles. It’s a delightful blend of textures and flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Why You’ll Love This:
- The combination of spiced apples, creamy custard, and crumbly topping is irresistibly comforting.
- You can adjust the sweetness to your taste.
- Preparing it a day ahead allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- The addition of a scoop of vanilla ice cream turns it into an extra special treat.
Ingredients:
- Crust: 140g butter, 80g sugar, 0.2g salt, 1 egg white, 250g flour
- Crumble: 75g butter, 60g sugar, 150g flour
- Filling: 700g tart apples (e.g., Jonagold), 60g brown sugar, 5g cinnamon powder
- Custard: 2 egg yolks, 80g sugar, 16g vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract), 35g cornstarch, 450ml milk
Method:
- For the crust, mix butter, sugar, salt, and egg white. Gradually add flour to form a dough. Press into a 22 cm tart pan.
- Prepare the crumble by mixing butter, sugar, and flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Peel and slice apples, mix with brown sugar and cinnamon, and arrange on the crust.
- For the custard, whisk egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and cornstarch with 50ml milk. Heat the remaining milk and gradually combine with the yolk mixture. Cook until thickened.
- Pour the custard over the apples. Sprinkle with crumble topping.
- Bake until golden and the apples are tender. Cool before serving.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra delicious experience.
Pro Tips:
- Make the tart a day ahead to enhance the flavors.
- Use tart apples like Jonagold for the best flavor balance.
Enjoy the warmth and comfort of your homemade Classic Apple Crumble Tart with Custard!
