24-Minute Apple Frangipane Tart: Irresistible French Magic Recipe
This 24-Minute Apple Frangipane Tart is a delightful French dessert combining a buttery, flaky crust with a rich almond frangipane filling and tender slices of apple. Finished with a glossy apricot glaze, this tart is quick to prepare and perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special treat at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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For the Tart Crust
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp ice water
For the Frangipane Filling
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping and Glaze
- 2 medium apples, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp apricot jam (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the tart.
- Make the Crust Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cold cubed butter, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes crumbly. Add the egg yolk and ice water, then knead lightly to form a smooth dough.
- Chill the Dough: Press the dough evenly into a tart pan, ensuring the edges are neatly lined. Place the tart pan in the refrigerator and chill for 15 minutes to firm up the dough.
- Blind Bake the Crust: Line the chilled crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then carefully remove the weights and parchment paper. Return the crust to the oven for a few minutes to set.
- Prepare Frangipane Filling: In a bowl, mix almond flour, granulated sugar, egg, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Tart: Spread the frangipane mixture evenly over the prebaked crust. Arrange the thinly sliced apples decoratively over the frangipane layer.
- Bake the Tart: Return the assembled tart to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the frangipane is set and the apple slices are tender and golden.
- Glaze the Tart: Warm the apricot jam slightly until smooth, then brush it gently over the baked apples to give a beautiful, shiny glaze.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the tart to cool slightly before serving to enjoy the rich flavors at their best.
Notes
- For best results, use cold butter when making the crust to achieve a flaky texture.
- If you don’t have pie weights, dried beans or rice can be used for blind baking.
- You can substitute the apples with pears for a different flavor profile.
- The tart is best served slightly warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Keywords: apple tart, frangipane, French dessert, quick tart recipe, almond tart, apricot glaze, easy pastry
