Description
Indulge in the irresistible Caramel Apple Tart—a delightful dessert that masterfully combines sweet and tart apples in a flaky, buttery crust, all generously drizzled with rich caramel sauce. This treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it be a festive gathering or a cozy night at home. The contrast of textures—from the crisp crust to the tender apple filling and gooey caramel topping—will leave your guests raving about this stunning dish. With its straightforward preparation steps, even novice bakers can create this beautiful dessert without stress. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it at room temperature for a comforting experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2–4 tablespoons cold water
- 4 medium-sized apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (for caramel)
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing flour, sugar, and chilled butter until crumbly, then add egg yolk and cold water to form dough. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toss sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Roll out the chilled dough and place it into a pie dish.
- Fill the crust with the apple mixture and bake for approximately 45 minutes until golden brown.
- For the caramel sauce, melt granulated sugar until golden brown, add butter and cream while whisking until smooth.
- Drizzle warm caramel over the baked tart before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (113g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 36mg