Rustic Apple Tart

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If you’re looking for a quick, easy, wow ’em kind of dessert then you’ll love my favorite go to recipe for a rustic tart. The last one I made I used apples but really you could use other fruit such as pears, peaches, plums or apricots.  And with summer right around the corner they will be in season in no time. Now if you’re not a big baker don’t worry…I promise this is as easy as pie!

Rustic Apple Tart

1 disc of store bought pie pastry dough
2-3 apples – peeled, cored and chopped
5 TBS sugar
1 TBS Cornstarch
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 stick butter cut in small cubes

1 egg mixed with 2 tsp water or milk
3 TBS Sugar in the Raw (turbinado)

Unroll your pie dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet. In a separate bowl, combine apples, sugar, cornstarch and spices. Fill the center of the pie shell, pile it up high in the middle. Gently fold the outside of the shell into the center to hold the fruit inside. Dot apples with the butter cubes. Brush the outside of the tart with your egg wash and sprinkle the crust with the turbinado sugar. This will give it a crunchy crust and makes it look spectacular! Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 35-40 minutes.

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If you like you can add a glaze of peach, apple or apricot jam to the top to give it some sheen but it’s not necessary and will taste just as delicious without it. Another hint is to let your pie dough sit out for a few minutes before you start working with it. That tends to keep it from breaking too much while you’re folding in the sides. And the pie pastry usually has two per package so you can easily double this recipe for a crowd. Serve with whip cream or vanilla bean ice cream if you’re into gilding the lily! Bon Appetite!

32 Responses to “Rustic Apple Tart”

  1. ann

    OMG! this looks amazing…you are amazing…Love the new header!!! Thanks for the recipe 😉 ann

  3. jamie

    My Husband will Flip Over this! Thanks Heather.. Great, Now I have to Bake!! LOL..

  4. Sue

    This looks like heaven. I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing 🙂

  7. Jeanne

    Wow!
    This looks scrumptious! Like you worked half of the afternoon on it. Can’t wait to whip one of these up when I need to impress the crowd…love your new header and I cannot wait to see your new website…

  10. martha

    lovely and YUM….
    Yes LOVE the new header at the top-it is divine!!!
    Keep the lovliness coming-so enjoy it ALL!!!
    Be blessed today!

  13. Inis

    That’s so simple, I may actually try it. What can go wrong with pre-made pie dough, right?

  14. karlascottage

    That looks wonderful!
    I just got back from a weekend trip with our peep, Carol. It was such fun and just makes me look forward to Silver Bella in November so much more. See you then!
    Karla

  15. Anna R

    This is the kind of pie I make all the time as my husband loves apple pie, but I use Martha Stewart’s crust recipe-very easy.

  17. Daisy Cottage

    yummilicious!
    can I come over right NOW and have a slice?
    love all of your tempting eye candy that you so generously share with us!
    xo,
    Kim

  18. Kimberly

    Ok Heather I just got home from the gym and now I am craving apple pie! 🙂 You know I have always loved your recipes because they are easy and taste wonderful. Have a great day. Blessings, Kimberly

  19. Sue

    I just need some vanilla ice cream and I’m in heaven!

  21. Robin In Maryland

    Thank you for this recipe. I made it for my family tonight and the LOVED it! I just adore your home. You have an incredible sense of style. I would love to see more pictures of your home soon!

  23. harcoutbreton

    looks yummy i cant wait to ask my girl to bake this… is it crunchy too? we’ll see… thanks for this… i like your site too… keep it up…

  24. Valentina

    Looks like a treasured memory…
    Thanks!

  28. Corah

    This looks amazing… I’m printing it right now. We always had cheddar cheese on our apple pie growing up and this looks like it would do particularly well with it. Yum. Thanks.

  30. Chelsea

    I just made this, and it was awesome! I took your suggestion and made a glaze, but just with berries. Very nice!

  31. oscar

    since halloween falls on sunday, we have the grandparents over for supper; as head cook and bottle washer, i was looking for the for a compliment dessert to a great shepherds pie i’m serving…this is the perfect dessert…and it will keep the adults from stealing the good candies…lol, thanks…love your site…unique!

  32. Kanesha

    This looks delicious. My husband loves the apple crostada from Maggiano’s and he’s been trying to recreate that recipe for years now.
    I think I’ll try this recipe out and surprise him.
    Thanks!
    -K

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