Tarte aux Pommes Normande
Ingredients
- For the Pastry:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- A pinch of salt
- For the Filling:
- 4-5 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- For the Custard:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pastry:
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add butter and rub into the flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Stir in sugar, add egg yolk, and mix until a dough forms. Wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Apples:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples, sugar, and cinnamon. Cook until apples are just softened, about 7 minutes. Let cool.
- Assemble the Tart:
- Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and line a 9-inch tart pan. Prick the base with a fork.
- Arrange the cooked apples in the pastry shell.
- Make the Custard:
- Whisk together cream, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture over the apples.
- Bake the Tart:
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the custard is set and the pastry is golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Enjoy this classic Tarte aux Pommes Normande as a delightful end to your meal. Pair it with a sweet dessert wine like a Sauternes or a glass of Calvados, an apple brandy from Normandy, to stay true to its regional roots. Bon appétit!