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.
151 K 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
1 hour 5 min.
Easy
10 flats tarts
4 IngredientsLast 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: 1,300 grams
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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.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 110 RDI=40 % | 1,220 RDI=120 % | 690 RDI=110 % | 2,900 RDI=150 % | 12,150 RDI: 150 % |
| Per 100 g | 8 RDI=3 % | 90 RDI=9 % | 50 RDI=8 % | 220 RDI=10 % | 930 RDI: 10 % |
| Per flat tarts | 10 RDI=4 % | 120 RDI=10 % | 70 RDI=10 % | 290 RDI=20 % | 1,220 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 10 flats tarts : 2.30 €
- Per flat tarts : 0.25 €
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Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée)
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Stewed apple (compote)
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Apple
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