Tarte aux Pommes

Ingredients · 8 servings

• 300 gShortcrust pastry, chilled and rolled thin
• 900 gApple, peeled cored and thinly sliced
• 50 gSugar
• 80 gApricot glaze, loosened until brushable

Equipment

oven, tart pan, rolling pin, knife, cutting board, fork, pastry brush, baking tray, spoon, small bowl, serving plate, pie server

Instructions

1. 1
   Gather Setup

   Gather apples, shortcrust pastry, apricot glaze, sugar, a tart pan, rolling pin, knife, board, fork, pastry brush, and baking tray. · 3 min

   What to look for: All ingredients and tools are measured and within reach

2. 2
   Heat Oven

   Heat the oven to 204°C / 400°F and place a baking tray inside to help the tart base cook evenly from below. · 5 min

   What to look for: The oven is fully heated and the tray is hot

3. 3
   Roll Pastry

   Roll the chilled shortcrust pastry into a thin round and fit it into the tart pan, pressing the edges without stretching. · 6 min

   What to look for: The pastry sits smoothly in the pan with no tears

4. 4
   Dock Base

   Prick the base with a fork, trim the edge neatly, and chill the lined tart pan while you slice the apples. · 3 min

   What to look for: The pastry base is evenly dotted with small fork marks

5. 5
   Slice Apple

   Peel, core, and slice the apples very thinly, keeping the pieces even so they fan neatly and soften at the same pace. · 8 min

   What to look for: The apple slices are thin, even, and flexible

6. 6
   Arrange Apple

   Scatter sugar over the pastry base, then arrange apple slices in tight overlapping circles from the outside toward the center. · 5 min

   What to look for: The apples form a neat fan pattern with little pastry showing

7. 7
   Bake Tart

   Bake the tart on the hot tray until the pastry is golden, the apples are tender, and the edges are lightly caramelized. · 30 min

   What to look for: The pastry is golden and the apple tips are lightly browned

8. 8
   Glaze Surface

   Stir the apricot glaze until loose, then brush it over the hot apples to give the tart its classic glossy finish. · 3 min

   What to look for: The apple surface looks shiny and evenly coated

9. 9
   Serve Tart

   Cool the tart until the glaze sets, then lift it from the pan and serve neat wedges at room temperature. · 12 min

   What to look for: The glaze is set and the tart slices cleanly