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?
Time required for this recipe:
Keeping: A few hours in the fridge, protected by plastic film.
| Preparation | Resting | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 min. | 10 min. | 20 min. | 1 hour 5 min. |
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- When will I finish if I start the recipe at a certain time?
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
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.
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.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Spread an even layer of stewed apple on each piece of pastry, leaving a band around the edge bare.
Stage 3 - 15 min.
Peel the apples, then slice and arrange on top of the stewed apple.
Stage 4 - 20 min.
Bake for about 20 minutes.
Stage 5 - 10 min.
Stage 6 - 5 min.
Serve on their own, or with a little chantilly (whipped cream) or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Remarks
Instead of apples, you can use pears, pineapple, or any other fruit of your choice.
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
- For 10 flats tarts : 2.44 €
- Per flat tarts : 0.24 €
Source
Home made.More recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée): You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Olive twists, Peach and verbena feuilleté, Rustic chicken and mushroom pie, Saint Honoré cake, Vegetable pie, ... All |
 | Stewed apple (compote): You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Apple amandine tarts from Brélès, Cochelin d'Evreux, Amiens macaroons, Little apple turnovers with almonds and raisins, Apple and pear tart, ... All |
| Apple: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Lemon and grated apple tart, Baked apples from St Aubin le Vertueux, Apple Tatin Terrine, Express apple tart, Apple and Blackcurrant Brioche Pies, ... All |
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