Easy Apple Tart (Print Version)

Flaky pastry, sweet apples, and cinnamon combine for an irresistible, quick dessert with a buttery golden finish.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 sheet ready-made shortcrust pastry (approx. 250 grams)

02 - 4 medium seasonal apples (such as Granny Smith or Golden Delicious), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

03 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

01 - Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a 23 cm tart pan with baking paper if desired.

02 - Roll out the ready-made pastry and gently fit it into the tart pan. Trim any overhanging edges.

03 - Layer the apple slices in concentric circles over the pastry base.

04 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the apples.

05 - Dot the apples with the cubes of unsalted butter.

06 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the pastry is golden brown.

07 - Let the tart cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

01 - For a glossy finish, brush the apples with a little warmed apricot jam after baking.

02 - Serve with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream for a classic accompaniment.

03 - A squeeze of lemon juice over the apples before baking will enhance flavor and help prevent browning.