French Baked Apple Tart with Cinnamon and Almonds
A delicate French tart featuring thinly sliced apples baked in a buttery pastry shell, lightly dusted with cinnamon and topped with toasted almonds for crunch. This french-inspired desserts ready in about 55 minutes pairs melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet (about 9x9 inches), thawed puff pastry sheet
- 3 medium (such as Granny Smith), peeled and thinly sliced apples
- 2 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup, toasted sliced almonds
- 2 tbsp, warmed for glaze apricot jam
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out 1 thawed puff pastry sheet onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and prick all over with a fork to prevent puffing.
- Step 2: Toss 3 peeled and thinly sliced medium apples with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
- Step 3: Arrange the apple slices in concentric circles over the pastry, overlapping slightly, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Step 4: Brush 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter over the apples and fold the pastry edges inward to create a rustic crust.
- Step 5: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the pastry is golden and apples are tender.
- Step 6: Remove from oven and immediately brush the apples with 2 tbsp warmed apricot jam to glaze, then sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds on top before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does French Baked Apple Tart with Cinnamon and Almonds take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover French Baked Apple Tart with Cinnamon and Almonds?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep melted unsalted butter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in French Baked Apple Tart with Cinnamon and Almonds?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale French Baked Apple Tart with Cinnamon and Almonds for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with French Baked Apple Tart with Cinnamon and Almonds?
French desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
