French Open Faced Apple Tart Recipe

Name: French Open Faced Apple Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: supercrust in the food processor; 3 cups flour; 1 1/4 cups shortening (1/2 lard, 1/2 butter is great); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1-2 tablespoons ice water; pie filling; 2/3 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 5 cups cooking apples - be sure they will remain firm in baking; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

supercrust in the food processor
3 cups flour
1 1/4 cups shortening (1/2 lard, 1/2 butter is great)
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1-2 tablespoons ice water
pie filling
2/3 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
5 cups cooking apples - be sure they will remain firm in baking
1 tablespoon butter

1
Put flour, shortening and salt into the processor. Process quite briefly to a cornmeal consistency.
2
Beat the egg with the vinegar and water. Add to processor, process until it begins to clump.
3
Is it not quite forming a ball? Add another scant tablespoon of water. Process briefly.
4
This will make enough for two crusts - so cut it in half (or make a lattice top, which is quite gorgeous, but then it's not an open faced tart any more..
5
Heat oven to 425 while you roll out a single crust . and line a 9 inch piepan, making a high crimped edge.
6
Combine flour, sugar, salt, lemon peel and spices in a large bowl.
7
Add apples and lemon juice. Toss well.
8
Arrange apple slices artfully, like - well, an apple tart.
9
Dot butter over surface of apples.
10
Cover with a sheet of foil, placing a second sheet of foil on the oven rack under the rack where the pie will cook.
11
Bake 45 minutes,then remove top foil
12
Bake another 10 to 15 minutes until apples are tender.

704

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: supercrust in the food processor, 3 cups flour, 1 1/4 cups shortening (1/2 lard, 1/2 butter is great), 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, French Open Faced 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.

French Open Faced Apple Tart

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