No-Fuss Apple Tart

This gorgeous apple tart is kind of on the rustic side. No fancy tart shells here. Instead, this tart is all about that fan of sliced apples. Baked together with the tart and then covered in a shiny apple marmalade glaze.

Nick’s favorite thing…

I love how easy this apple tart is to make. It’s no -fuss. You don’t need to bake the tart shell separately to the filling or even make the tart dough and allow it to cool. It all bakes together. But above everything I love the fan of thinly sliced apples on top and how shiny they look once the tart is baked and then

What does apple tart taste like?

Glorious! Anything with apples has that wonderful hit of acidity from the apples. Couple it with a crispy tart shell, and a shiny apple glaze and you have something pretty spesh and delicious!

What are the ingredients I need for the apple tart?

All-purpose flour – also known as plain flour.

Brown sugar – light or dark will work.

Salt – I used fine salt

Cinnamon powder – this adds a wonderful sweetness to the tart shell and filling.

Unsalted butter – you can use salted if you wish.

Granny smith apples – I used green apples also known as granny smith apples. You want to make sure you core the apples to get rid of the pips, peel them and then slice them in half before thinly slicing them.

Lemon – we’ll just be using the lemon juice in this recipe.

Caster sugar – also known as superfine sugar

Apple marmalade – you can use apricot preserve instead if you wish. 

Let’s go through each step.

Apple Filling

1. Core your apples
2. Peel them

3. Then slice them thinly.
4. Add the apples to a large mixing bowl, along with the brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract and salt. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to mix and combine, taking care not to break the apples. Set aside.

Tart Shell

1. Add the flour, sugar, salt and cinnamon to a large mixing bowl and use a whisk to combine.
2. Pour the melted butter in there.

3. Mix using a spatula or spoon until a dough forms.
4. Pour the mixture into a 9” tart tin with removable bottom. Use the back of a spoon to press firmly into the sides

5. And bottom of the tin.
6. Arrange the apples in the tart shell.

7. And cubed cold butter.
8. Sprinkle with caster sugar. Bake for 1 hour or until crust is golden.

9. Once cooled, brush with apple marmalade. Slice and serve.

My Top Tips!

• When making the dough, work quickly. Once that melted butter hots the flour it needs to be mixed and not left in the flour otherwise your dough will be dry.
• Make sure when arranging the

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• Try my Apple Pie Cupcakes! – delicious apple pie flavored cupcakes

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