I’ve baked oodles of apple tarts…some galettes, some on puff pastry, some very similar to this one. This week’s Tuesdays with Dorie is hosted by my friend, Gaye, from Laws of the Kitchen. The recipe for this classic apple tart can be found on her blog as well as in the cookbook Baking with Julia on page 379-381. I stocked up on Granny Smith apples and used part of them to make a chunky applesauce with a touch of cinnamon. It was this sauce layer that made this version stand out from the rest…and it’s apparently quite traditional. And what apple lover can resist a double dose of apples. Then slices were tossed in lemon juice were artfully arranged to produce a tart whose beauty matches its taste.
I varied my apple design to make it a little different from my other tarts, added a touch of sugar to the crust, and baked a few minutes longer to get a bit of color on my topping. But it was delicious and comforting…on a Sunday evening when the winter winds were howling and the temperatures were plummeting. Perfect way to end a nice weekend. Please visit Gaye to check out the recipe.
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So beautiful! I love apple tart, and your design is so pretty. And love that little char on the apple edge too. Perfect looking tart, Lizzy!
Wow Lizzy, your apple tart is perfect…I am so impressed…it sure looks professionally done. Indeed a very comforting way to end a weekend.
Have a wonderful week!
Such a pretty tart, I love your apple design!
You arrange everything so nicely. I think I tried to make something like this once and gave up because I could arrange the slices perfectly. Ended up just slapping them on in whatever way fit.
Hi Lizzy! I love the way you arrange the apple splices… Beautiful! I’m sure it taste just as good!
You make such stunning desserts Liz! I´m glad to hear the layer of applesauce added something interesting, I thought it might be a bit boring. I might try it sometime after all.
So pretty! I didn’t have time for this but seeing all the gorgeous ones around this morning makes me wish I did! Catch up material, for sure!
Very pretty indeed, Liz. And I love the apple design.
I love apple tarts, and this one looks amazing. My mom made fruit pies more than anything else when I was growing up, and they’re still one of my favorites.
(And thank you for the repin. So glad you liked the look of my salad!)
This is so gorgeous!!
Lizzy , that apple tart looks so pretty delicious that I have to pin it
Pinned ! lol
You have such a great eye to turn any dessert into a work of art here is another example beautiful!
What a gorgeous looking tart. Amazing!
Beautiful, Lizzy. We love apple desserts through the winter when fresh fruits are scarce.
Gorgeous! I was thinking about making something like this for a dinner party on Saturday, my local grocery store got a huge shipment of summer fruit in (plums, peaches!) and a fruit tart sounds so good right now
Your’s is too pretty!
Such a pretty tart! And glad your apples were not too sour…maybe it was my apples…or maybe just us sugar lovers at my house. This tart has as many apples as a large apple pie and I do add more sugar to my pies and not as much lemon juice so we are probably used to a sweeter taste. Very well done and am so glad this was comforting to you on such a blustery day.
I am in love with tarts, especially the classics! This is so pretty, Liz!
Wow Lizzy – this apple tart is so pretty!! It looks like a beautiful flower. I must check out this recipe. I also think I must start learning how to use Pinterest!
Preferring apples to chocolate. Talking to anyone specifically?
This is definitely right up my alley. I love, love, love fruit desserts. And when you say ‘artfully arrange,’ you’re not kidding. That tart is gorgeous.
Lizzy, I doubt that Dorie or even Julia could make an apple tart this pretty! And it sound delicious too, a win, win for me, wow!
Liz, Wow! This is the second tart on TWD blogroll that is downright gorgeous…too pretty to eat!
Carmen
PRETTY, PRETTY, PRETTY!!! Your tart looks gorgeous, Liz! Love your creative arrangement with the apples!!
Picture perfect! I had a dream of this tart last night after seeing it on facebook. nom.
What a lovely tart!!!! I love the way you arrange the apple splices.
It looks gorgeous!!! Great job!!!
Just a gorgeous-looking creature, Liz, and I am positive that it tasted as delicious as it looked. All your little touches are what make you such an entraordinary baker. Lots going on at my house right now so I had to pass on this one. Nice job.
It is almost like a beautiful flower arrangement. Very nicely done!
Another beautiful job Lizzy:) Your tart looks delicious and lovely.
Beautiful! I love your apple arrangment. (Not sure I’ve ever said that before!? LOL)
I loved this recipe as well, and already look foward to making it again.
Your slices are definitely artfully arranged, Lizzy. Such a gorgeous tart!
It’s so lovely to see what this tart looks like when made by someone who really knows what they’re doing. It can be such a beautiful creation, and you’ve done a wonderful job with it! Sadly, I wish it tasted as good as it looks! This one just didn’t do it for me. But I’ll still say it’s one of the prettier tarts I’ve seen!
Liz – it’s lovely. I like your altered pattern – it’s slightly whimisical.
I liked this tart, but I think its begging to be played around with. It has me thinking
Beautiful styling of apple slices on top of the tart! Stunning!
Beautiful!! I love how you arranged your apple slices! Great pics too.
I would love to make a peach version of this because of our summer!!!
I love your careful apple layering
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
I don’t think an apple tart could be ny prettier than this one. Absolutely exquisite! I’m assuming it tastes as good as it looks. I will have to check out this recipe.
I’m having more fun looking at apple tarts tonight, talk about living vicariously!!
How cool that Gaye is hosting-going to check out her apple tart..I would say you’ve outdone yourself with such a beautiful unique apple tart;-)
What a pretty tart! I love cooking with apples !!
your design on top is just gorgeous and breathtaking. I love apple tarts. Dorie would be proud
That looks perfect!
Love your apple arrangement. The whole tart looks great!
Your apple tarts are always gorgeous.
This French Apple Tart is just beautiful!! so lovely!!
Liz, you certainly baked a perfect and utterly pretty French Apple Tart! I love the way you arranged your thinly sliced Granny Smith on top of the Apple Compote. And such a professional looking crust, just wonderful!
This tart looks wonderful, just like everything you make
The rosette pattern on the outside is so pretty, I wanted to do a rosette but wasn’t sure if I could pull it off. Yours is very impressive!
absolutely beautiful
Simply stunning tart!! You really have an eye to make beautiful desserts look even more beautiful.
So pretty Liz!! Look at that rosette on top… mine was such a clumsy effort!!! Beautiful!!
Yours were definitely artfully arranged – beautiful!
Wow, those slices and their arrangement are completely flawless! Almost hard to believe the tart was hand-made
Congrats Lizzie
What an elegant and delicious looking apple tart!
Oh how I like that you laid the apple slices on their sides around the edge. Very pretty! This was a delicious tart and plan on making this again – maybe soon! Beautiful photos.
WOW! That’s the only word comes to mind at the sight of your absolutely gorgeous apple tart. The next word is “gimme”
Nice apple layout, Liz. I really like the look of the sideways circles. I liked the double apple-ness of this one too. And in my book, an oven-roasted applesauce is a good recipe to know in general, tart or not.
Gorgeous Liz! Those slices are perfectly arranged.
Your tart looks gorgeous! You even got the brownong on the apples. I loved this pie, although the work involved makes it a special occasion dish for me.
Gorgeous! Oh my just gorgeous! Mine never turn out that perfect… but you’ve inspired me to try again!
This is so beautiful, Liz. I love apple tarts!
Soo cute! Love what you did with the sliced apples, it looks so pretty.