Apple Frangipane Tart
Are you wanting to bring a show stopper to thanksgiving or a holiday party? Look no further than this stunning tart. This recipe actually landed me my first professional baking job. I was very young but had my head set on getting this baking job so I walked in with this tart to my interview. I walked out with a head baker position! It looks a bit fancy but if you take it slow it isn’t that hard to make. I also love swapping my fruit based on my mood or season. I did a fig version of this ad a poached pear. Frangipane is a french almond pastry filling that can be used so many ways. It isn’t too sweet so it is perfect for a fruit dish. This tart will definitely make you the talk of the party or impress your judgy relatives. - Grace Wathen
Yield 2 9-inch tarts
INGREDIENTS
For the Crust 3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar,
1 cup butter
2 egg yolks
pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup ice water or as needed
Frangipane6 Tbs butter ( soft)
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup almond meal
2 eggs
2 Tbs flour
1 Tbs vanilla
1 Tbs orange liqueur or orange essence (optional)
Apple
4-6 apples slices thin
Directions:
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. For the crust combine the dry ingredients. Cup up the cold butter into small cubes. Incorporate the egg yolks into the dry ingredients. Start cutting in the butter. The butter should be small and pea-sized. Start to slowly add the cold water until a dough forms. ( add the water slowly ) . Place the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Roll your dough out into a circle. Get your tart pan ( I prefer one that has a removable bottom) and cover it with your dough. Make sure all the gaps at the top of the pan are filled and crimp the edges. Place parchment paper on top of the crust and add pie weights or dried beans to blind bake your crust. Bake for 15 minutes or until almost golden.
Step 3
For the frangipane combine your butter and sugar in a mixer or with a whisk. Beat until nice and fluffy and add the rest of your ingredients.
Step 4
Take your crust and fill it with frangipane. Make sure it is nice and smooth. ( Pro tip- take a hot spoon or metal spatula to smooth it) . Then take your thinly sliced apples and start laying them by the edge and create an apple spiral/rose. Go slowly and make sure the pattern resembles a rose. You may need more apples depending on the size.
Step 5
Sprinkle the top of the tart with some sugar and then bake at 375 degrees for 30 min. Or until golden and the paste is set. Enjoy!
Recipe Source: Grace Wathen