Apple Frangipane Tart: Tasty treat of a homely feel good dessert

Hardly a dessert can be as warm and classy as apple frangipane tart. This tart is a masterpiece with its flaky crust, soft almond centre and well placed slices of apples, and it is a pleasure to encounter both the eyes as well as your taste buds. It is the kind of recipe that comes out as complex but once you attempt it, you will be surprised how practicable it actually is even on a domestic scale.

The essence of the apple frangipane tart is that the texture and the flavour is balanced. The crust provides it with a good crispy bottom, the almond cream (or frangipane) provides a nutty and a soft match to it, and finally, fresh and a little tart apples are used on top. All this gets congested in a single yummy bite which tastes better when eaten warm with a dollop of vanilla ice cream or a splash of cream.

This tart dates back to French baking but it is enjoyed everywhere. It might seem as one of those things that are found only in a fancy bakery, but the real thing is that you can make it right in your kitchen using simple tools and easily available ingredients. And when you have it the first time, there is a probability that you might want to make it more and more times.

No matter what you are preparing a dinner party, need to impress your guests or simply want to treat your family members with something special, this recipe of apple frangipane tart can not be omitted. It is an autumn kind of dish, but to be honest, it is good all year round. In addition, you will get the satisfaction upon baking something on your own (not completely possible with a bought cake).

In this post, I would take you through the ingredients required and the step by step guide of making this delicious tart. So, put on your aprons, prepare your oven and we shall start making your new favorite dessert.

Apple Frangipane Tart ingredients

All the ingredients that you will require to prepare a homemade classic apple frangipane tart are listed here. The recipe calls on the breakdown of ingredients in three categories: tart, almond filling frangipane, and apple topping.

To make Tart Crust:

1 1/4(160g) all purpose flour

1 /2 cup (115g) unsalted cold butter cubed

2 tablespoons (granulated) sugar

One quarter teaspoon salt

1 big egg yolk

2 3 teaspoons water, ice-cold

Pour la Foa (Frangipance, FcreateView, Almond Filling) :

1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/2 cup (100g) sugar granules

1/4 cup (100g) almond flour

2 huge eggs

– 1 tablespoon flour

To make 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

&#182 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional yet advised)

Ingredients of the Apple Topping:

2 3 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are recommended)

lemon juice, 1 tablespoon

2 tablespoons of granulated sugar

1 (apricot jam) tablespoon (to glaze)

1 Tablespoons water

Step Wise Guide to make Apple Frangipane Tart

Step 1: form the Tart Dough

First, send your tart crust ready. Blend the flour, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl or food processor. Take the cold butter and rub it between your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolk and add ice water by a spoonful so that the dough comes together. Do not overwork it.

Roll the dough to form a disk then cover with plastic wrap and place it inside the fridge until it is refrigerated for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2: Roll-out and Prebake Tart Shell

Roll out cooled dough in a lightly floured surface and place it in a tart pan that is 9-inch in diameter. Cut off the edges. Stab a fork at the base and freeze it into the freezer within 10 minutes.

Place your oven to 375 190 C. Cover the tart shell with parchment and fill it in with some baking weights or beans. Blind-bake 15mins, take off weights and bake 5 more minutes until a light golden colour. Leave to stand beside.

Step 3: Get Ready The Frangipane Filling

Cream butter and sugar in a bowl by using an electric mixer till it becomes light and smooth. beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add almond flour, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract and almond extract. Use a mix or blend.

Step 4: Apple Topping

Remove the peel, the core, and cut the apples thin. Toss them with sugar and lemon juice to prevent them getting brown, and to add the slightest sweetness.

Step 5: Putting the Tart together

Neatly deposit the frangipane mixture all through the cooled tart enter. After placing the filling, arrange the apple slices in a circular shape over the filling slightly overlapping with one another. Worrying about the perfectness is unnecessary, rustic is good as well.

Step 6: Bakes the Tart

Reheat the composed tart in an oven that is preheated to 350 degreesF (175 degreesC) for 35-40 minutes or until the filling is puffed and turned to golden brown. To be sure that the crust is not over-browned, check it now and again; and, if necessary, wrap lightly with foil.

Step 7: glaze and serve

Warm up the apricot jam with 1 tablespoon of water and lightly brush it on the apples when tart is just hot. This makes it professional in appearance with a touch of added sweetness.

Give the apple frangipane tart some time to cool, around 15 minutes, then cut. It can be served at room temperature, or a little bit warmer, with or without whipped cream or ice cream.

Last thoughts about Apple Frangipane Tart

Apple frangipane tart is much more than the dessert, it is the experience. The use of almonds and apples injects richness and brightness supported in a single bite. It is a dessert that tastes good as it looks and certainly it can impress anyone who will eat it.

It can be a family gathering, a little party, or just because you want to make something sweet out of nothing but the ingredients, but one thing will always remain unchanged this tart will end up a hit. It even lasts well in the fridge and can be warmed up to be enjoyed later.

You won after just one attempt to cook this recipe and realize how popular it is in every kitchen all over the world. It is comforting, friendly and delicious to the extreme.

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