# Thick Apple Tart

> An apple tart like from the bakery, but homemade. Crispy shortcrust pastry, soft apples and a **creamy almond custard** poured over the top: that's the secret behind the thick version. 20 minutes of prep, 30 minutes in the oven, and everyone goes quiet at the table.

**Total time** : 50 min · **Prep** : 20 min · **Cook** : 30 min · **Servings** : 6 · **Difficulty** : facile

## Ingredients

- 1 roll Ready-to-use sweet shortcrust pastry
- 4 pc Golden apples
- 3 pc Eggs
- 50 g Ground almonds
- 50 g Caster sugar
- 30 g Plain flour
- 15 cl Single cream
- 1 packet Vanilla sugar

## Method

1. Preheat the oven to **180°C (350°F)**. Unroll the shortcrust pastry into your tart pan. Prick the base all over with a fork and put the pan in the **refrigerator** while you prepare the filling.
   _Tip: The fridge stop prevents the pastry from shrinking during baking. Don't skip this step._
2. Peel the apples, remove the cores and cut them into **thin, even slices**.
   _Tip: Thin, even slices cook uniformly. A mandoline or a thick peeler helps you work faster._
3. Arrange the apple slices on the pastry, overlapping them slightly.
   _Tip: No need for a perfect pattern, but a little organisation and it looks much better on the plate._
4. In a bowl, whisk the whole eggs with the sugar and vanilla sugar until the mixture **turns pale and thick**. Add the flour, cream and ground almonds. Mix until smooth and pour over the apples.
   _Tip: The mixture needs to genuinely turn pale and thicken before you add the rest. That takes 2 to 3 minutes of whisking, no less._
5. Bake at **180°C (350°F)** for **30 minutes**, until the tart is well golden.
   _Tip: Serve while still warm for the best experience. If it's cooled down, pop it back in the oven for 5 minutes before serving._

## Tips & variations

For an even more fragrant tart, add a **pinch of cinnamon** or **vanilla powder** to the custard mix.

You can mix apple varieties: a Golden for sweetness, a Granny Smith for a slight tartness.

The tart keeps in the fridge for up to **2 days**. Reheat in the oven at 150°C for 10 minutes before serving.

For a glossy finish, brush the apples with a little **warmed apricot jam** straight out of the oven.

**Tags** : Snack, Less 1 hour, French, Lunch, Dessert, Dinner

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Source : https://disheazy.fr/en/recettes/thick-apple-tart