Apple semelles (flat apple tarts)


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: October 28th 2011
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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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Stage 1 - ⌛ 10 min.
Apple semelles (flat apple tarts) : Stage 1
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.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Apple semelles (flat apple tarts) : Stage 2
Spread an even layer of stewed apple on each piece of pastry, leaving a band around the edge bare.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 15 min.
Apple semelles (flat apple tarts) : Stage 3
Peel the apples, then slice and arrange on top of the stewed apple.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 20 min.
Apple semelles (flat apple tarts) : Stage 4
Bake for about 20 minutes.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 10 min.
Apple semelles (flat apple tarts) : Stage 5
When cooled, glaze the tops of the semelles using a brush (not essential, but more attractive).

Stage 6 - ⌛ 5 min.
Apple semelles (flat apple tarts) : Stage 6
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 recipe110 RDI=40 %1,220 RDI=120 %690 RDI=110 %2,900 RDI=150 %12,150 RDI: 150 %
Per 100 g8 RDI=3 %90 RDI=9 %50 RDI=8 %220 RDI=10 %930 RDI: 10 %
Per flat tarts10 RDI=4 %120 RDI=10 %70 RDI=10 %290 RDI=20 %1,220 RDI: 20 %
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, Sulfites
How much will it cost?
  • For 10 flats tarts : 2.30 €
  • Per flat tarts : 0.25 €

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Stewed apple (compote)
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Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée)
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