Slow-Roasted Apple Cinnamon Tart with Almond Crust
Tender slow-roasted apples spiced with cinnamon atop a crisp almond flour crust, finished with a honey glaze. This french-inspired desserts ready in about 80 minutes layers (150g) almond flour, (60g) all-purpose flour, (50g) 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 270 calories and feeds 8, 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 1/2 cups (150g) almond flour
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113g), cold, cubed unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 4 medium, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). In a food processor, pulse 1 1/2 cups (150g) almond flour, 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour, and 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar until combined.
- Step 2: Add 1/2 cup (113g) cold unsalted butter cubes and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 3: Add 1 large egg and pulse just until dough starts to clump; press dough into a 9-inch tart pan evenly.
- Step 4: Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden; remove from oven.
- Step 5: Toss 4 thinly sliced peeled apples with 2 tsp ground cinnamon and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a bowl.
- Step 6: Arrange apple slices in overlapping layers over the partially baked crust.
- Step 7: Drizzle 2 tbsp honey over the apples and return tart to oven.
- Step 8: Roast for 40-45 minutes until apples are tender and edges of crust are golden brown.
- Step 9: Let tart cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Roasted Apple Cinnamon Tart with Almond Crust take to make?
Total time is about 80 minutes (25 min prep + 55 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 Slow-Roasted Apple Cinnamon Tart with Almond 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 Slow-Roasted Apple Cinnamon Tart with Almond 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 Slow-Roasted Apple Cinnamon Tart with Almond Crust for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). 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 Slow-Roasted Apple Cinnamon Tart with Almond 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.
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