Apple semelles (flat apple tarts)
The French semelle is a flat rectangular tart with a base of puff pastry. In this version, a layer of stewed apple is spread on the pastry, then topped with finely-sliced fruit.
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Last modified on: October 28th 2011
For 10 flats tarts, you will need:
- 1 : 200 g Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée)
- 2 : 200 g Stewed apple (compote)
- 3 : 5 apples
- 4 : 30 g apricot glaze (optional)
- Total weight: 1,330 grams
How long does it take?
| Preparation | Resting | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 min. | 10 min. | 20 min. | 1 hour 5 min. |
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Step by step recipe
| 1 |  | Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F). Roll out 200 g Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée) and cut into rectangles of about 8 x 15 cm (3.5 x 4 inches), then prick all over. |
10 min. |
| 2 |  | Spread an even layer of stewed apple on each piece of pastry, leaving a band around the edge bare. | 5 min. |
| 3 |  | Peel the apples, then slice and arrange on top of the stewed apple. | 15 min. |
| 4 |  | Bake for about 20 minutes. | 20 min. |
| 5 |  | When cooled, glaze the tops of the semelles using a brush (not essential, but more attractive). | 10 min. |
| 6 |  | Serve on their own, or with a little chantilly (whipped cream) or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. | 5 min. |
Remarks
Instead of apples, you can use pears, pineapple, or any other fruit of your choice.
Nutritional information
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How much will it cost?
For 10 flats tarts : 2.44 €
Per flat tarts : 0.24 €
Source: Home made
More recipes?
This recipe use (among others) | Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée): You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Leek and artichoke tart à la piémontaise, Thin endive tart, Icelandic-style fish and vegetable pie, Rustic chicken and mushroom pie, Small foie gras pasties, ... [All] |
 | Stewed apple (compote): You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Apple charlotte with toasted brioche, Amiens macaroons, Cochelin d'Evreux, Express apple tart, Linzer torte, ... [All] |
 | Apple: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Warm apple feuillantines, Apple and almond gratin, Baked apples from St Aubin le Vertueux, Apple and Blackcurrant Brioche Pies, Tarte Jurassienne, ... [All] |
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