Speculoos-Spiced Apple Tart
A sweet and spiced apple tart with a crushed speculoos cookie crust, inspired by Brussels' festive traditions. This Belgian-inspired recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers speculoos cookies, butter, apples 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 cup, crushed speculoos cookies
- 6 tbsp, melted butter
- 2 lbs, peeled and sliced apples
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix 1 cup crushed speculoos cookies with 6 tbsp melted butter until crumbly. Press into a 9-inch tart pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- Step 2: In a bowl, toss 2 lbs apple slices with 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Spread in the tart shell.
- Step 3: Bake for 30-35 minutes until apples are tender and the top is golden. Let cool, then serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
