Almond-Apple Tart Recipe

Name: Almond-Apple Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts; 6 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened and divided; 4 ounces almond paste, crumbled; 5 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1/4 cup brandy, divided; 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup apricot preserves; 1 tablespoon whipping cream; Garnishes: sweetened whipped cream, sliced almonds, ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts
6 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened and divided
4 ounces almond paste, crumbled
5 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup brandy, divided
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon whipping cream
Garnishes: sweetened whipped cream, sliced almonds, ground cinnamon

1
Unfold piecrusts; stack on a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12-inch circle. Fit into a 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom; trim excess pastry.
2
Beat 4 tablespoons butter, almond paste, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoons brandy, 1/3 cup flour, and next 3 ingredients at medium speed with a mixer until blended; spread in crust.
3
Toss together 2 tablespoons sugar and apple; arrange in circles, overlapping slices, on top of filling.
4
Cook preserves in a saucepan over low heat until melted. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer, discarding solids. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter, remaining 2 tablespoons brandy, and cream; drizzle over apples.
5
Combine remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons flour; cut in remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter with a fork until blended. Sprinkle evenly over apples.
6
Bake at 400u00b0 on bottom rack 40 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack 15 minutes. Garnish, if desired.
7
Almond-Pear Tart: Substitute 2 red pears, unpeeled and thinly sliced for Granny Smith apples.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts, 6 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened and divided, 4 ounces almond paste, crumbled, 5 tablespoons sugar, divided, and more.

Yes, Almond-Apple Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond-Apple Tart

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