Bourbon Apple Tart With Brown Sugar Crumble Recipe

Name: Bourbon Apple Tart With Brown Sugar Crumble
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the tart dough; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 cup cold butter, 1 stick; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 tablespoons cold water; 3 tablespoons cold vodka; 3/4 teaspoon salt; For the apple filling and crumble topping; 4 green apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into; 1/2 of 1 lemon, juiced; 3/4 cup brown sugar, plus 6 Tbsp. for crumble; 9 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup bourbon; 2 tablespoons apple butter; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 6 tablespoons all purpose flour; 6 tablespoons oats

Servings: persons

For the tart dough
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup cold butter, 1 stick
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons cold water
3 tablespoons cold vodka
3/4 teaspoon salt
For the apple filling and crumble topping
4 green apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into
1/2 of 1 lemon, juiced
3/4 cup brown sugar, plus 6 Tbsp. for crumble
9 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup bourbon
2 tablespoons apple butter
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoons all purpose flour
6 tablespoons oats

1
Cut cold butter into small chunks and place in the freezer for ten minutes.
2
Mix the water and vodka together and place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
3
Pulse the flour, sugar, and salt until combined.
4
Add the cold butter and pulse until they are broken into tiny chunks.
5
Pulse in the water and vodka mixture until the dough just starts to come together. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 30 minutes or in the fridge for one hour. The dough can be made up to one month in advance and frozen, or up to three days in advance when stored in the fridge.
6
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
7
While the dough is resting, peel, core, and slice the apples. Drizzle a little lemon juice on top to keep from browning and cover with plastic wrap.
8
Roll out the dough between sheets of plastic wrap to help keep the dough intact and invert on a buttered tart pan and gently press into the bottom and sides. Remove the excess dough around the edges and puncture wholes on the bottom of the shell with a fork to allow steam to escape.
9
Overlap apple slices in a circular pattern in the shell.
10
Heat a small saucepan over medium heat and melt 3 Tbsp. butter and 3/4 cup brown sugar. Add the apple butter, bourbon, vanilla, and baking powder and simmer until thickened slightly, about two minutes.
11
Pour the glaze over the apples and spread evenly with a pastry brush.
12
For the crumble, melt the remaining butter 6 Tbsp. butter. Combine the butter, flour, 6 Tbsp. brown sugar, and oats together.
13
Distribute the crumble over the tart. It will not cover it completely. That is ok, we want the steam to escape.
14
Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the crust and crumble are golden brown.
15
Let cool at least 30 minutes before serving.
16
Serve with unsweetened whipped cream.

1302

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the tart dough, 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 cup cold butter, 1 stick, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Bourbon Apple Tart With Brown Sugar Crumble 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.

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Bourbon Apple Tart With Brown Sugar Crumble

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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