Apple and almond cream tart
For this apple tart recipe, we're going to use shortcrust pastry and almond cream, combined with slightly tart apple slices, for a very gourmet result.
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1 hour 15 min.
Easy
1 tart
4 IngredientsLast modified on: October 5th 2025
For 1 tart, you will need:
- 1
1 1⁄3 cup sweetcrust pastry (pâte sablée) - 2
1 cup almond cream - 3
4 cups + 3 tablespoons apple - 4
2 tablespoons apricot glaze (optional)
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Cooking: 40 min.
All in all: 1 hour 15 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 7 min.
Place a 24 cm (9.5-inch) tart circle on a sheet of baking paper on a baking sheet.
Spread with 1 1⁄3 cup sweetcrust pastry (pâte sablée) then fill the circle.
Spread with 1 1⁄3 cup sweetcrust pastry (pâte sablée) then fill the circle.
Stage 2 - 3 min.
Spread 1 cup almond cream evenly over the base.
Stage 3 - 10 min.
Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F).
Peel 4 cups + 3 tablespoons apple, cut in 2, remove core, and slice each apple half.
Peel 4 cups + 3 tablespoons apple, cut in 2, remove core, and slice each apple half.
Stage 4 - 10 min.
Spread the apple slices tightly over the bottom of the tart, so that there are plenty of apples.
Stage 5 - 40 min.
Bake at 180°C (360°F), low in the oven, for 30 to 40 minutes.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
If possible, brush the tart with apricots as soon as you remove it from the oven.
Let cool before serving.
Let cool before serving.
Remarks
As always with cooking apples, choose a slightly tart variety if possible, such as Reine des Reinettes, Rubinette or Reinette du Canada.
Keeping: 3 or 4 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 recipe | 410 RDI=160 % | 2,290 RDI=220 % | 1,870 RDI=280 % | 19,130 RDI=960 % | 80,090 RDI: 960 % |
| Per 100 g | 30 RDI=10 % | 150 RDI=10 % | 120 RDI=20 % | 1,280 RDI=60 % | 5,340 RDI: 60 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 1 tart : 4.80 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Apple
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Sweetcrust pastry (pâte sablée)
You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Pear tart with almond cream, Plum tart "En passant par la Lorraine", Blackcurrant and chestnut verrines, Late summer tart with plums and apricots, Lemon Tart / Meringue Pie, ... See them all 44
Almond cream
You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Tarte Bourdaloue, Fondant-iced pithivier, Late summer tart with plums and apricots, Pear tart with almond cream, Frangipane, ... See them all 18
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