Warm and Melting Apple Tart

A soft, buttery apple tart with tender slices of apples baked in a creamy custard-like filling. It’s warm, comforting, and perfect for dessert, tea time, or whenever you want something sweet and cozy.

Ingredients

For the crust

• 1 sheet of puff pastry or shortcrust pastry
• 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the pan)

For the filling

• 4 to 5 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For topping

• 2 tablespoons apricot jam or honey (optional, for a glossy finish)
• Powdered sugar for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the oven and pan

Preheat your oven to 180°C / 350°F. Lightly grease a tart pan or pie dish with butter.

2. Prepare the pastry

Roll out the puff pastry or shortcrust pastry and place it into the prepared tart pan. Press it gently into the bottom and sides, then trim any excess pastry from the edges. Prick the base a few times with a fork.

3. Prepare the apples

Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Place them in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon sugar, the lemon juice, and cinnamon if using.

4. Make the creamy filling

In another bowl, whisk together:

• eggs
• remaining sugar
• vanilla extract
• heavy cream
• milk
• melted butter
• flour

Whisk until smooth and well combined.

5. Assemble the tart

Arrange the sliced apples over the pastry crust in an even layer. Pour the creamy mixture gently over the apples so it fills the tart evenly.

6. Bake

Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the tart is golden on top and the filling is set but still slightly soft in the center.

7. Add the finishing touch

If you want a shiny bakery-style finish, warm the apricot jam or honey slightly and brush it over the top of the tart while it’s still warm.

8. Serve

Let the tart cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm for the best texture. You can enjoy it plain, with whipped cream, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips

• Use apples like Golden Delicious, Gala, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith.
• For extra flavor, sprinkle a little brown sugar on top before baking.
• If you want it richer, add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling.
• This tart tastes amazing both warm and cold, but warm is the best if you want that soft, melting texture.