Caramel Apple Tart

This Caramel Apple Tart is a delightful blend of flaky pastry, sweet caramel, and tender apples, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion. Each bite offers a warm, comforting taste of fall, with a hint of cinnamon and a rich, gooey caramel sauce.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 150 grams
• Unsalted butter - 75 grams, chilled and cubed
• Granulated sugar - 30 grams
• Cold water - 30 milliliters
• Medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) - 2, peeled and sliced
• Brown sugar - 50 grams
• Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Heavy cream - 50 milliliters
• Salt - a pinch

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, chilled butter, and granulated sugar. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add the cold water gradually and mix until the dough comes together. Form it into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit a small tart pan (approximately 20 cm in diameter). Press the dough into the pan and trim any excess.
5. In a separate bowl, mix the sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Arrange the apple mixture evenly in the tart shell.
6. Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.
7. While the tart is baking, prepare the caramel sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
8. Once the tart is done baking, remove it from the oven and drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the top. Allow the tart to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 25 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Apples are a good source of dietary fiber, which can aid digestion.
• The presence of cinnamon may help regulate blood sugar levels.

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