Apple and almond tart (tarte normande)

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Dessert
10 servings
Easy
2 h 50 m
358 Kcal

If you love apples and almonds, this is your dessert :) This pie (tarte) is a culinary specialty from Normandy made with almonds, eggs, sugar, and cream, over an almond sablé crust. A true delight for your palate! Shall we enjoy a piece with coffee? :)

Ingredients

10

For the sablé crust:

For the filling:

For decoration:

Estimated cost: 5.53 (0.55€/serving)

Materials

  • Plastic wrap
  • Wooden spoon (or paddle for food processor)
  • Food processor or electric whisk
  • 28 cm round mold

Preparation

Preparation20 min
Waiting time2 hours
Cook time30 min
  • Apple and almond tart (tarte normande) - Preparation step 1Let's start with the sablé crust.
    In a bowl, place softened butter, icing sugar, vanilla sugar, salt, and almond powder. Mix with a wooden spoon or the paddle of a food processor.
  • Apple and almond tart (tarte normande) - Preparation step 2Add the egg and mix. The mixture will be a bit grainy.
  • Apple and almond tart (tarte normande) - Preparation step 3Incorporate the flour and mix with your hands until you obtain a smooth dough.
    Do not knead too much. We only need a well-mixed smooth dough.
    Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. (Do not keep your dough in a ball shape, it will take longer to cool.)
  • Apple and almond tart (tarte normande) - Preparation step 4Roll out the dough on a floured surface.
    We leave you a tip in the observations at the end of the recipe. You should end up with a perfect circle thanks to this technique.
  • Apple and almond tart (tarte normande) - Preparation step 5Roll the dough onto the rolling pin and unroll it over the previously greased mold. Press the dough well against the edges.
    Use the rolling pin to cut the edges by rolling it over the tart shell, or use a knife. Prick the base with a fork and refrigerate for 30 minutes before adding the filling.
  • Apple and almond tart (tarte normande) - Preparation step 6For the filling:
    In a bowl, whisk the eggs, normal sugar, and vanilla sugar with electric whisks.
    Add the almond powder and cream. Whisk well.
  • Apple and almond tart (tarte normande) - Preparation step 7Peel the apples and cut them in half. Remove the core and slice thinly.
    Arrange the apple slices in a fan shape vertically.
  • Apple and almond tart (tarte normande) - Preparation step 8Pour the filling over the apples and bake for 30 minutes at 190°C (370°F).
  • Apple and almond tart (tarte normande) - Preparation step 9Let it cool and decorate with toasted flaked almonds and icing sugar.
  • Apple and almond tart (tarte normande) - Preparation step 10And there you have it!

Observations

* Tip: Roll out the dough a bit, turn it 45°, and roll it out again. Repeat this action until you achieve the desired size.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 358Kcal
  • Carbo: 41.4g
  • Total fat: 17.5g
  • Saturated fat: 8.6g
  • Proteins: 6.8g
  • Fibers: 2.6g
  • Sugar: 26.9g
  • ProPoints: 10
  • SmartPoints: 16
Nutritional information for 1 serving (136g)
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