Apple Crumble Tart Recipe
This Apple Crumble Tart features a deliciously crumbly buttery crust topped with a warmly spiced apple filling and a crunch-topped crumble. Perfectly balanced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and baked to golden perfection, this tart is a cozy dessert ideal for fall or any time you crave a comforting fruit treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Crust & Crumble Topping
- 150 g brown sugar
- 230 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g rolled oats
- 230 g unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Apple Filling
- 600 g tart apples, about 3-4 medium apples, peeled and sliced
- 75 g brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or water
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Mix the crust: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, rolled oats, and brown sugar. Pour in the melted butter and add the vanilla extract. Mix together with a spatula until it becomes a crumbly paste.
- Press crust into pan: Transfer about two-thirds of the mixture to a 9″ fluted tart pan. Use your fingers to press the mixture into a flat layer on the bottom and up the sides, making sure to firmly press it into the ridges of the pan.
- Chill crust and crumble: Place the tart crust and the leftover crumble mixture in the fridge to firm up. This step helps the crust hold its shape better during baking.
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the crust chills.
- Prepare apple filling: In another large bowl, combine the sliced apples, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice (or water), cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly so all apple slices are coated evenly.
- Fill the tart: Transfer the apple filling onto the chilled tart crust, arranging the slices to fill any gaps. The apples should slightly dome above the crust as they will shrink during baking.
- Add crumble topping: Break up the remaining one-third of the crumble mixture and evenly sprinkle it over the top of the apples.
- Bake the tart: Place the tart pan on a baking sheet to catch any leaks and bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the crust and crumble topping are lightly golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool the tart: Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. This allows the filling to set before you release it from the tart pan.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Chilling the crust before baking helps maintain its shape and texture.
- Serve the tart warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or cream for extra indulgence.
- The crumble topping can be adjusted by adding chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
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