Shortbread apple tart


Shortbread apple tart
Here's a variation on apple tart that's made with the classic layer of compote under the fruit, but in a delicious shortcrust pastry base.
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Last modified on: November 9th 2025
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 40 min.
Cooking: 40 min.
All in all: 1 hour 20 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 10 min.
Shortbread apple tart : Stage 1
Spread with 300 g sweetcrust pastry (pâte sablée), then line a 20 cm (8") diameter circle or tart tin.

If using a circle, place on a sheet of baking paper on a baking sheet.

Place in the fridge.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 15 min.
Shortbread apple tart : Stage 2
Peel 1 kg apple, cut into 2 or 4 pieces and remove the core.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 3 min.
Shortbread apple tart : Stage 3
Remove your mold from the fridge, and pour 300 g stewed apple (compote) into the bottom in an even layer.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 7 min.
Shortbread apple tart : Stage 4
Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F).

Garnish with the apple slices, pressing them down tightly (there should be lots of them, it's much better).

Stage 5 - ⌛ 40 min.
Shortbread apple tart : Stage 5
Place low in the oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes at 180°C (360°F).

Stage 6 - ⌛ 3 min.
Shortbread apple tart : Stage 6
If possible, brush the tart with apricot glaze as soon as it comes out of the oven.

Stage 7
Shortbread apple tart : Stage 7
Let cool before serving.
Remarks
As is often the case with apple desserts, if possible, choose slightly tart apples (reinettes, etc.), or a mixture of different varieties, for an even tastier tart.

10 minutes before the end of baking time, you can sprinkle the top of the tart with small pieces of butter and/or a tablespoon or two of caster sugar.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, protected by cling film if possible.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe280 RDI=110 %2,180 RDI=210 %1,160 RDI=180 %20,230 RDI=1,010 %84,720 RDI: 1,010 %
Per 100 g20 RDI=7 %140 RDI=10 %70 RDI=10 %1,260 RDI=60 %5,300 RDI: 60 %
Per person70 RDI=30 %540 RDI=50 %290 RDI=40 %5,060 RDI=250 %21,180 RDI: 250 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, milk, egg, Nuts
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 3.55 €
  • Per person : 0.90 €

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