Apple Tart 'Maman Blanc'

A simple tart topped with buttery soft apples, cream, and calvados, baked until the apples are caramelized and set.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 509.7 kcals 3058.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 49.1 grams 294.5 grams
Fat 31.7 grams 190.2 grams
Protein 7 grams 42.1 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
65
g
Caster Sugar
divided into 15g and 50g
1
tbsp
Icing Sugar
for dusting
Dairy
125
g
Unsalted Butter
diced, at room temperature
1
piece
Egg
medium, free-range
15
g
Unsalted Butter
for the filling
100
ml
1
piece
Egg
medium, free-range, for filling
Fruits
7.5
ml
3
piece
Apples
Cox's Orange Pippin, Worcester, Russet or Braeburn; peeled, cored, cut into 10 segments
GrainsCereals
250
g
Liquids
5
ml
Water
cold
7.5
ml
NutsSeeds
1
pinch

Steps

  • Pulse flour, butter, and salt in a food processor to a sandy texture.
  • Add the egg and water and pulse again briefly.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for 30 seconds until smooth.
  • Flatten the dough to 1cm thickness and chill in cling film for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 220°C with a baking tray inside.
  • Roll the dough to 2mm thickness and line a 22cm tart ring.
  • Prick the base with a fork and chill for a further 20 minutes.
  • Heat butter, lemon juice, and 15g sugar until dissolved, then stir in Calvados.
  • Arrange apple segments in the tart and brush with the Calvados mixture.
  • Bake at 220°C for 10 minutes, then reduce to 200°C for 20 minutes.
  • Whisk cream, egg, and 50g sugar, pour into the tart, and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Cool for 1 hour, remove the ring, and dust with icing sugar.