Apple Shortcrust Pastry Tart

Apple Shortcrust Pastry Tart

Ingredients

For the Shortcrust Pastry:

• • 2 eggs
  • 50g sugar

• • 80ml oil
  • 8g baking powder
  • 300g flour

For the Filling:

• • 2 apples, grated
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter

• A little cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon apricot jam

For the Icing:

• • 1 egg white

• 125g icing sugar
• 2 tablespoons apricot jam

Instructions

Prepare the Filling

1. Grate the Apples:
   • • Grate 2 apples into a bowl.

    

2. Mix Filling Ingredients:
   • • Add 2 tablespoons of sugar, a little cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of butter to the grated apples.
     • Mix well and set aside.

    

Prepare the Shortcrust Pastry

1. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • • In a large bowl, beat 2 eggs with 50g of sugar until well combined.
     • Add 80ml of oil and mix well.

    

2. Add Dry Ingredients:
   • • Mix in 8g of baking powder and 300g of flour.
     • Knead the dough until it forms a smooth, non-sticky ball.

    

3. Roll Out the Dough:
   • • Roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit a tart mold with a diameter of 18/27 cm.
     • Place the dough into the greased tart mold, pressing it into the edges and trimming any excess.

    

Assemble and Bake

1. 1. Add the Filling:
      • • Spread the apple filling evenly over the pastry base.
        • Drizzle 1 tablespoon of apricot jam over the top.

       

   2. Bake the Tart:
      • Place the tart in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set.

Prepare the Icing

1. Mix Icing Ingredients:
   • • In a small bowl, beat 1 egg white until frothy.
     • Gradually add 125g of icing sugar, beating until smooth.
     • Stir in 2 tablespoons of apricot jam.

    

Finish the Tart

1. Ice the Tart:
   • • Once the tart has cooled slightly, spread the icing over the top.
     • Let it set for a few minutes before serving.

    

Serving Suggestions

• Serve the tart warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
• Pair with a cup of hot tea or coffee for a delightful afternoon treat.

  Origins and Popularity

  Apple tarts have been popular in European cuisine for centuries, especially in France, where tarts with shortcrust pastry, like the “tarte aux pommes,” are a staple in bakeries and homes alike. This dessert has a rustic appeal and is loved worldwide for its simplicity and delicious blend of textures and flavors.