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

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.

Questions

Can I make Swiss Apple Tart dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

Can I make Swiss Apple Tart gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 1 Thawed puff pastry sheet has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free dessert collection instead.

How long does Swiss Apple Tart keep?

Store it 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.

Can I halve or double Swiss Apple Tart?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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