Oven-Roasted Apple Cinnamon Tart with Flaky Butter Crust

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

Tender slices of cinnamon-spiced apples roasted atop a flaky butter crust, delivering a warm and comforting dessert with balanced sweetness and a crisp edge. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 8 tbsp, cold and cubed unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp cold water
• 4 medium, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large, beaten (for egg wash) egg

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 2 tbsp granulated sugar. Add 8 tbsp cold cubed unsalted butter and cut in with a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Step 2: Sprinkle 3 tbsp cold water over the flour mixture and gently mix just until dough comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, toss 4 thinly sliced peeled and cored apples with 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until well coated.
4. Step 4: On a lightly floured surface, roll out chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Step 5: Arrange the apple mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges. Fold the edges over the apples, pleating to create a rustic tart.
6. Step 6: Brush the exposed dough border with 1 beaten large egg for a golden finish.
7. Step 7: Bake at 400°F for 35-40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and apples are tender and caramelized. Let cool slightly before serving.