Apple Tart

Apple Tart

Looking to be inspired to use your bounty of apples or do you need to feed a crowd, then try this apple tart made from a wonderful pastry dough that is so simple and easy to use.

Servings
18 people
  • Ingredients

    Pastry Dough:

    • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (625 mL)
    • 1 tsp salt (5 mL)
    • 1 cup canola margarine (250 mL)
    • 1 egg, divided yolk and egg white (1)
    • 3/4 cup 1% milk (175 mL)

      Filling:

    • 5-7 medium apples peeled, cored, sliced (1.125 - 1.5 L)
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (125 mL)
    • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour (30 mL)
    • 1  tsp cinnamon (5 mL)
    • 1/2 tsp nutmeg (2 mL)

      Icing:

    • 1 cup icing sugar (250 mL)
    • 1-2 Tbsp water (15-30 mL)
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 mL)
  • Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

    2.Using a food processor, attach dough blade (if you do not have a food processor, mix by hand in a large bowl). Add all purpose flour, salt, canola margarine, egg yolk and milk. Pulse until dough is smooth. Roll into a ball on a floured surface. Dough will be sticky.

    3. Place apple slices into a large bowl. In a small bowl mix together sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add to apple slices. Mix well.

    4. Divide pastry dough into two balls. Roll one ball out to approximately 20 x 30 cm (8 x 12 inch). Place on parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Add apple mixture. Roll out second ball of pastry to an equal size and place on top. Pinch sides together to form a seal. Make six slits on top of the dough. Beat reserved egg white with a fork. Brush on top of pastry dough.

    5. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.

    6. To make glaze combine icing sugar, water and vanilla in a small bowl. Mix well. Drizzle on top of hot tart.

Nutritional Analysis

Serving Size
1
Servings
18
Calories
250
Total Fat
10 g
Saturated Fat
1.5 g
Cholesterol
10 mg
Sodium
135 mg
Carbohydrates
37 g
Fiber
1 g
Protein
3 g