Delight your senses with this classic Tarta de Manzana, a Spanish-style apple tart that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Featuring a buttery, flaky homemade crust and elegantly layered slices of tart Granny Smith apples kissed with cinnamon and sugar, this dessert is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The optional apricot glaze adds a glossy finish and a touch of fruity brightness, elevating the tart to pastry-shop quality. Ready in just over an hour, this apple tart is an accessible yet impressive dessert for any occasion. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed at room temperature with a cup of coffee, this Tarta de Manzana is sure to be a standout on your dessert table.
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch tart pan with butter or non-stick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and sugar for the crust. Add the cold, diced butter and use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the egg yolk and cold water to the flour mixture. Mix gently with your hands until a dough forms. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes to chill.
While the dough chills, peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Place the slices in a bowl and toss them with the granulated sugar for apples and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
After chilling, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is large enough to cover the tart pan. Carefully transfer the dough to the pan, pressing it gently into the edges and trimming away any excess dough.
Arrange the apple slices in concentric circles over the tart crust, starting from the outer edge and working inward, slightly overlapping the slices.
Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden and the apples are tender.
To create the optional glaze, heat the apricot jam and water in a small saucepan over low heat until melted. Brush the glaze over the warm tart for a shiny finish.
Allow the tart to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature, with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Serving size | (1065.2g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 2360.2 |
Total Fat 88.7g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 53.4g | 0% |
Cholesterol 402.8mg | 0% |
Sodium 39.6mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 376.3g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 20.2g | 0% |
Total Sugars 195.7g | |
Protein 25.9g | 0% |
Vitamin D 18.2IU | 0% |
Calcium 138.3mg | 0% |
Iron 10.9mg | 0% |
Potassium 895.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories