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French Apple Tart

David Lebovitz
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry or follow David's instructions to make your own
  • pounds (700g) apples, about 3-4 medium apples I used granny smith
  • 1½ - 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp apple jelly, apricot jam, or red currant jelly, thinned with just enough hot water until brushable I used apricot jam

Instructions
 

  • Defrost one sheet of puff pastry according to package instructions. Then, on a lightly floured surface roll out into a 14 inch square. Use a ruler or a plate to trim this down to a 12" circle. Carefully (you may want to fold it in half) move the pastry to a baking sheet.
  • Peel and core the apples and slice thin (⅛-¼ inch). You can use a mandoline or a good chef's knife.
  • Starting on the outside and working your way in, lay out the apples in concentric circles over the pastry, leaving a small border of dough around them.
  • Drizzle the melted butter over the apples starting with the edge of the pastry dough, then sprinkle the sugar over everything.
  • Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 20-25 minutes (keep an eye on it as ovens will vary) and once it reaches the desired browning, remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
  • Using about 2 tablespoons of jelly or jam diluted with a bit a little hot water, lightly brush the entire tart to glaze it.
  • Serve the same day.
Keyword apples, puff pastry