Apple-almond shortbread tart


Apple-almond shortbread tart
A great pastry classic, with a shortbread base, almond cream and apple slices.
21 K 4.8/5 (5 reviews)
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Last modified on: September 24th 2023
For 3 tarts, you will need:

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Step by step recipe


Stage 1
Apple-almond shortbread tart
Spread 1 lb + 15.7 oz sweetcrust pastry (pâte sablée) and line a tart tin or circle, here 24 cm (9.5 inches) in diameter.

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

Stage 2
Apple-almond shortbread tart
Spread an even layer of almond cream over the tart base.

Place in the fridge.

Stage 3
Apple-almond shortbread tart
Peel 15 apples, cut in 2 lengthways and remove the hearts.

Stage 4
Apple-almond shortbread tart
Cut each apple half into strips.

Stage 5
Apple-almond shortbread tart
Garnish the tart base with apple slices...

Stage 6
Apple-almond shortbread tart
...all over the almond cream.

Stage 7
Apple-almond shortbread tart
Place in the oven, with the bottom down, for approximately 30 minutes.

If your apples turn too much color at the end of cooking, protect them with a sheet of aluminum foil.

Stage 8
Apple-almond shortbread tart
Let cool before, if possible, glazing the top of the tart with a brush.

Stage 9
Apple-almond shortbread tart
Enjoy warm or cold.
Remarks
As the combination of shortcrust pastry and almond cream is quite sweet, I recommend you choose more tart apples (reinette, granny-smith...) for a delicious contrast.

Glazing in step 8 is not absolutely essential, but it quickly turns your tart into a little masterpiece...
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe1,330 RDI=510 %7,310 RDI=690 %6,170 RDI=930 %58,030 RDI=2,900 %242,960 RDI: 2,900 %
Per 100 g30 RDI=10 %170 RDI=20 %140 RDI=20 %1,330 RDI=70 %5,590 RDI: 70 %
Per tart440 RDI=170 %2,440 RDI=230 %2,060 RDI=310 %19,340 RDI=970 %80,990 RDI: 970 %
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 Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, milk, egg, Nuts
How much will it cost?
  • For 3 tarts : 15.25 €
  • Per tart : 5.10 €

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