How to Make Fresh Apple Tarts - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the combination of flaky pastry, sweet apple filling, and a touch of warming spices that just screams comfort food. Fresh apple tarts are a quintessential fall dessert that captures the essence of the season in every bite. Whether you're enjoying a warm slice of apple tart with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or savoring a cold slice for breakfast with a hot cup of coffee, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 4 ounces apricot jam (if using jam, use less sugar) (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 tarts

  • Make the dough: In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Add eggs and vanilla and mix until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour but not more than 1 day.
  • While the dough is chilling, make the filling: In a medium bowl, toss apples with sugar and cinnamon. Mix in walnuts.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease sixteen 3-inch tart pans. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before rolling out.
  • Knead dough briefly on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 16 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 6-inch circle.
  • Carefully fit one circle into each tart pan. Spoon an equal amount of filling into each tart pan. Fold pastry edges over filling. Place filled tarts onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Melt apricot jam and brush over finished tarts if desired.
  • Nutrition

    388 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 79mg
    • Sodium: 60mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 122mg