Rustic Quebec-Style Baked Apple Tart with Cinnamon and Maple Drizzle
A flaky baked apple tart featuring tart apples, warm cinnamon, and a drizzle of sweet Quebec maple syrup, perfect for a cozy dessert. This french-inspired desserts ready in about 85 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
- 6 tbsp, cold and cubed unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 3 medium, peeled and thinly sliced tart apples
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1, beaten (for egg wash) egg
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Cut in 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 2: Add 3 tbsp cold water gradually, mixing gently until dough comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Step 3: On a floured surface, roll out dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 4: In a bowl, toss 3 peeled and thinly sliced tart apples with 1 tsp ground cinnamon and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Arrange apples evenly on dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
- Step 5: Fold dough edges over apples, pleating to form a rustic tart. Brush edges with 1 beaten egg.
- Step 6: Bake tart for 40-45 minutes until crust is golden and apples are tender.
- Step 7: Remove from oven and drizzle 1/4 cup maple syrup over the warm tart before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rustic Quebec-Style Baked Apple Tart with Cinnamon and Maple Drizzle take to make?
Total time is about 85 minutes (40 min prep + 45 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 Rustic Quebec-Style Baked Apple Tart with Cinnamon and Maple Drizzle?
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 Rustic Quebec-Style Baked Apple Tart with Cinnamon and Maple Drizzle?
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 Rustic Quebec-Style Baked Apple Tart with Cinnamon and Maple Drizzle 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 Rustic Quebec-Style Baked Apple Tart with Cinnamon and Maple Drizzle?
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.
