Name: Easy Apple Tart Recipe by Tasty
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 4 medium apples; 1 store-bought pie crust, thawed; ¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes; 3 tablespoons light brown sugar; whipped cream, optional; 3 scoops vanilla ice cream, optional; 3 sprigs fresh mint, optional; flaky sea salt, optional

Easy Apple Tart Recipe by Tasty

This apple tart is a buttery, flaky dessert layered with thinly sliced apples, brown sugar, and rich melted butter, baked until golden and caramelized. It uses store-bought pie crust for a quick, fuss-free pastry that still delivers bakery-style results in under an hour. Finished with optional whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a sprinkle of flaky salt, it’s an elegant yet simple dessert that's perfect for any occasion. Serve warm for maximum comfort or at room temperature for a classic finish

1 hr 25 min total 10 min prep 1 hr 15 min cook 4 servings 307 cal

Instructions

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1 Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2 Make the tart: Stand 1 apple upright on a cutting board. Using a chef's knife, cut down into the apple to slice off a cheek from 1 half of the apple. Cut another cheek from the other half of the apple. Discard the remaining apple, or reserve for another use. Place 1 apple cheek, cut side down, on the cutting board. Thinly slice the cheek, keeping the slices touching and the cheek intact. Repeat this process with the remaining 3 apples. Set aside.
3 Roll out the thawed pie crust dough. Lay the dough inside an 8-inch tart pan. Using your fingers, crimp the dough to the shape of the tart pan. Remove and discard any excess dough overhang. Using a fork, poke about 12 holes into the dough.
4 Arrange the sliced apple cheeks, still intact and skin side up, inside the pie crust. Top evenly with the butter and brown sugar.
5 Place the tart pan on a large baking sheet. Transfer to the oven, and bake for 40–45 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly. Remove from the oven, and let cook on a wire rack for about 10 minutes, or until the tart sides start to separate from the pan slightly.
6 Remove the tart from the pan. If desired, garnish the tart with whipped cream, ice cream, mint leaves, and sea salt. Serve immediately.
7 Enjoy!