Warm Apple Tartlets with Red Wine-Caramel Sauce

Name: Warm Apple Tartlets with Red Wine-Caramel Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry red wine; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 4 Tbs. unsalted butter; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise with pulp scraped out and reserved; 3 firm tart apples, peeled and cut into 20 thick wedges; 5 Tbs. chopped walnuts; Pate Brisee; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 Tbs. granulated sugar; 3/4 tsp. salt; ⅔ cup cold butter, cubed; 1 egg yolk; 3 Tbs. ice water; 4 tartlet pans, about 3 inches roundb and preferably with removable bottoms for easier use

Servings: persons

1 cup dry red wine
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 Tbs. unsalted butter
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise with pulp scraped out and reserved
3 firm tart apples, peeled and cut into 20 thick wedges
5 Tbs. chopped walnuts
Pate Brisee
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 Tbs. granulated sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
⅔ cup cold butter, cubed
1 egg yolk
3 Tbs. ice water
4 tartlet pans, about 3 inches roundb and preferably with removable bottoms for easier use

1
Place red wine in saucepan, and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, or until reduced by three-quarters.
2
Place sugar in another saucepan, and melt sugar over medium-low heat until golden brown.
3
Add butter and vanilla pulp, and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
4
Add apple wedges, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until apples are half-cooked.
5
Remove apples from caramel, and reserve both separately.
6
To make Pate Brisee: Mix flour, sugar, salt and butter in bowl, and, using electric mixer on low speed, beat until combined and butter is in pea-sized chunks.
7
Add egg yolk and water all at once, and mix on low speed until dough just begins to come together.
8
Remove dough to lightly floured work surface, and form into ball.
9
Cover dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
10
Preheat oven to 350F.
11
If bottom of tartlet pan not removable, spray pan with nonstick vegetable spray, and line bottom of each pan with parchment paper circle.
12
Roll dough out 1/8-inch thick, and line pans with dough and 1/2 teaspoon chopped walnuts.
13
Place 4 to 6 apple wedges in each tartlet, and brush with some caramel sauce.
14
Bake tartlets for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
15
Add remaining caramel sauce to red wine reduction, and whisk until smooth.
16
Fold in remaining walnuts and keep warm.
17
Remove from heat, cool slightly and remove from pans, discarding parchment paper.
18
Place tartlet on plate, spoon red wine caramel sauce around tartlet and serve with vanilla ice cream.

2573

kcal

Calories

196

Fat

186

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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dry red wine, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 4 Tbs. unsalted butter, 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise with pulp scraped out and reserved, and more.

Yes, Warm Apple Tartlets with Red Wine-Caramel Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!