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Homemade Apple Tart: Thin Version and Deep Version

There are two French apple tarts. The thin Norman tart: pie crust, thin slices, no custard. The Alsatian tart: apples in a cream custard. Both are easy and use whatever apples are in season.

By The Occasional Chef kitchen Jun 19, 2026 Updated Oct 19, 2026 · How we write times Add to meal plan Add to shopping list
Golden apple tart with a rosette of apple slices on a shortcrust base

Method

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough and line an 11 inch (28 cm) tart pan. Prick the base and blind bake 10 minutes.
  2. Peel, core and quarter the apples, then slice into 1/8 inch (3 mm) slices.
  3. Thin tart version: arrange the slices in concentric rosettes on the base. Sprinkle with sugar and vanilla sugar. Scatter the butter cubes on top. Bake 35 to 40 minutes.
  4. Custard version: beat the eggs with the creme fraiche and sugar. Pour over the apples arranged in a rosette. Bake 35 to 40 minutes at 365°F (185°C), until the custard is set.
  5. For the glaze: melt 2 tbsp apricot jam with 1 tbsp water, strain, and brush over the warm apples.
  6. Let cool on a rack. Eat warm or at room temperature.
Cook's tip

Golden holds up well in the oven. Reine des Reinettes gives a slightly tart base that balances the sugar. Avoid Granny Smith: it releases too much water. Mixing the two varieties gives you the best of both.

Nutrition

Estimate per serving.

310Calories
4 gProtein
44 gCarbs
14 gFat

Quick answers

How long does it take?

Plan on 65 minutes in total: 25 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does this recipe serve?

It serves 8. Ingredient amounts scale with the number of servings.

Any tip to get it right?

Golden holds up well in the oven. Reine des Reinettes gives a slightly tart base that balances the sugar. Avoid Granny Smith: it releases too much water. Mixing the two varieties gives you the best of both.

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