Oven-Roasted Apple Cinnamon Tart with Flaky Butter Crust
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 desserts ready in about 70 minutes layers all-purpose flour, cold and cubed 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Step 4: On a lightly floured surface, roll out chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 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.
- Step 6: Brush the exposed dough border with 1 beaten large egg for a golden finish.
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Oven-Roasted Apple Cinnamon Tart with Flaky Butter Crust take to make?
Total time is about 70 minutes (30 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Oven-Roasted Apple Cinnamon Tart with Flaky Butter Crust?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Oven-Roasted Apple Cinnamon Tart with Flaky Butter Crust?
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 Oven-Roasted Apple Cinnamon Tart with Flaky Butter Crust 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 Oven-Roasted Apple Cinnamon Tart with Flaky Butter Crust?
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.
