Dried-Apple Tart with Crisp Crumble Topping Recipe

Name: Dried-Apple Tart with Crisp Crumble Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces dried apples (preferably Granny Smith); 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 4 cups water; 2 cups apple cider; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; four 3-inch cinnamon sticks; 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/4 sticks (10 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; Accompaniment: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Servings: persons

12 ounces dried apples (preferably Granny Smith)
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
4 cups water
2 cups apple cider
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
four 3-inch cinnamon sticks
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/4 sticks (10 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Accompaniment: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

1
In a heavy 5-quart kettle simmer filling ingredients with a pinch salt, covered, until apples are fully plumped, about 15 minutes.
2
Uncover mixture and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and any excess liquid is evaporated or absorbed, about 1 hour.
3
(Reduce heat as liquid is evaporated or absorbed and stir mixture frequently toward end of cooking to prevent scorching.)
4
Discard cinnamon sticks.
5
Filling may be made 2 days ahead and cooled before being chilled, covered.
6
Cut butter into 1/2-inch pieces.
7
In a food processor pulse butter, flour, and granulated sugar until crumbly.
8
Transfer topping to a bowl and chill, covered, until ready to use.
9
Preheat oven to 375F.
10
Cut butter into 1/2-inch pieces.
11
In cleaned food processor pulse together pastry dough ingredients and a pinch salt until mixture begins to gather together.
12
Press dough evenly onto bottom and up side of an 11-inch tart pan with a removable fluted rim.
13
Line shell with foil and bake in middle of oven until shell is set, about 12 minutes.
14
Gently remove foil (if foil sticks to shell, leave foil on and bake about 2 minutes more) and bake shell until edge is golden, about 5 minutes (tart shell will not be completely cooked).
15
Immediately spoon filling into shell and crumble topping evenly over filling.
16
Bake tart in middle of oven 30 minutes, or until topping is golden.
17
Cool tart in pan on a rack.
18
Tart may be made 1 day ahead and kept, covered and chilled, in pan.
19
Reheat tart, uncovered, if desired or bring to room temperature before serving.
20
Remove side of pan.
21
Serve tart with whipped cream or ice cream.

1057

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces dried apples (preferably Granny Smith), 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 4 cups water, 2 cups apple cider, and more.

Yes, Dried-Apple Tart with Crisp Crumble Topping 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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Dried-Apple Tart with Crisp Crumble Topping

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Variations & substitutions

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