Swiss Apple Tart

Name: Swiss Apple Tart
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Swiss
Ingredients: 1 Thawed puff pastry sheet; 4 lbs Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced; 6 tbsp Granulated sugar; 4 tbsp Brown sugar; 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon; 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp Butter (cold, diced), diced; 4 tbsp Apricot jam

Crispy pastry topped with thinly sliced apples in a buttery crust. A rustic, elegant dessert with a perfect balance of apple and pastry.

60 minMediumServes 6320 cal/serving

SwissDessertOvenVegetarian

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Ingredients

1 Thawed puff pastry sheet
4 lbs Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
6 tbsp Granulated sugar
4 tbsp Brown sugar
1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp Butter (cold, diced), diced
4 tbsp Apricot jam

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F.
2

Place 1 Thawed puff pastry sheet on a baking sheet and prick lightly with a fork.
3

Toss 4 lbs peeled and thinly sliced Granny Smith apples with 6 tbsp Granulated sugar, 4 tbsp Brown sugar, 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon, and 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice.
4

Arrange apples on the pastry in overlapping rows, leaving a 1-inch border.
5

Dot with pieces of 2 tbsp diced Butter (cold, diced).
6

Bake for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is golden and apples are tender.
7

While tart is baking, warm 4 tbsp Apricot jam in a small saucepan.
8

Remove tart from oven and brush with the warm jam for a glossy finish.
9

Cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Swiss Apple Tart at?

For Swiss Apple Tart, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 35 minutes, in step 6.

How do I know when Swiss Apple Tart is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until the pastry is golden and apples are tender.

What can I use instead of brown sugar in Swiss Apple Tart?

The entry for Swiss Apple Tart calls for 4 tbsp Brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

Can I make Swiss Apple Tart dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Swiss Apple Tart is 2 tbsp Butter (cold, diced), diced. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Swiss Apple Tart vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp Butter (cold, diced), diced. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Can I freeze Swiss Apple Tart?

Yes. Store Swiss Apple Tart airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

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