Apple-almond shortbread tart
A great pastry classic, with a shortbread base, almond cream and apple slices.
28 K 4.8/5 (5 reviews)
Easy
4.85 €
1 tart
4 IngredientsLast modified on: September 24th 2023
For 1 tart, you will need:
- 1
300 g sweetcrust pastry (pâte sablée) - 2
250 g almond cream - 3
5 apples - 4
30 g apricot glaze (optional) - Total weight: 1,450 grams
Step by step recipe
Stage 1
Spread 300 g sweetcrust pastry (pâte sablée) and line a tart tin or circle, here 24 cm (9.5 inches) in diameter.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Stage 2
Spread an even layer of almond cream over the tart base.
Place in the fridge.
Place in the fridge.
Stage 3
Peel 5 apples, cut in 2 lengthways and remove the hearts.
Stage 4
Cut each apple half into strips.
Stage 5
Garnish the tart base with apple slices...
Stage 6
...all over the almond cream.
Stage 7
Place in the oven, with the bottom down, for approximately 30 minutes.
If your apples turn too much color at the end of cooking, protect them with a sheet of aluminum foil.
If your apples turn too much color at the end of cooking, protect them with a sheet of aluminum foil.
Stage 9
Enjoy warm or cold.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 440 RDI=170 % | 2,440 RDI=230 % | 2,060 RDI=310 % | 19,340 RDI=970 % | 80,990 RDI: 970 % |
| Per 100 g | 30 RDI=10 % | 170 RDI=20 % | 140 RDI=20 % | 1,330 RDI=70 % | 5,590 RDI: 70 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 1 tart : 5.10 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Sweetcrust pastry (pâte sablée)
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Almond cream
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Apple
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