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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: September 16th 2026
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: 1,300 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation
35 min.
Resting
10 min.
Cooking
20 min.
All in all
1 hour 5 min.
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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.
Keeping: A few hours in the fridge, protected by plastic film.
Source: Home made.
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Nutritional information
| Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats | Calories | Energy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 8 g RDI=13 % | 97 g RDI=37 % | 53 g RDI=73 % | 120 kcal RDI=6 % | 503 kJ RDI=6 % |
| Per flat tarts | 10 g RDI=16 % | 126 g RDI=48 % | 69 g RDI=95 % | 156 kcal RDI=8 % | 654 kJ RDI=8 % |
| Whole recipe | 106 g RDI=164 % | 1,261 g RDI=476 % | 690 g RDI=946 % | 1,561 kcal RDI=78 % | 6,536 kJ RDI=78 % |
How much will it cost?
For 10 flats tarts
2.30 €
Per flat tarts
0.25 €
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
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Stewed apple (compote)
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