How to Make Autumn Apple Tart - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the seasons transition from the warmth of summer to the cool crispness of autumn, the flavors that define this time of year begin to emerge. One of the most quintessential autumn ingredients is the apple, and what better way to showcase its deliciousness than in a sweet and spiced Autumn Apple Tart. This recipe perfectly captures the essence of fall, combining the tartness of fresh apples with warm, fragrant spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, all encased in a buttery, flaky crust.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ cup cold butter
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 6 medium tart apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 4 ½ teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Combine egg and milk; gradually add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
  • With lightly floured hands, press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of a 12-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Arrange apple slices in a circular pattern over dough, starting at the outer edge and overlapping slices.
  • For topping, combine the sugar, flour and spices in a small bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm or cold.