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Apple Shortcrust Pastry Tart


  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 1hr 5mins

Description

This Apple Shortcrust Pastry Tart is a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet apples, a hint of cinnamon, and apricot jam creates a mouth-watering filling, all encased in a buttery, crumbly shortcrust pastry. Topped with a smooth icing, this tart is sure to impress your family and friends.


Ingredients

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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. 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.
  • Prep Time: 25mins
  • Cook Time: 40mins