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a single slice of apple crumble tart on a plate with ice cream on top.

Apple Crumble Tart

Brooke Homec
This apple crumble tart is bursting with warm flavors from the cinnamon cookie crust, brown sugar cinnamon coated apples, and the buttery crumble top. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipping cream for the perfect dessert.
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
cool 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 389 kcal

Ingredients
 

Cinnamon Cookie Crust:

  • ½ cup (113.5 g) butter room temp
  • ⅓ cup (66.67 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temp
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) salt
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) cinnamon
  • 1½ cups (210 g) all-purpose flour

Apple Filling:

  • 4 large apples peeled and sliced thin
  • 1-2 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) lemon juice half a lemon
  • ¼ cup (55 g) dark or light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon (0.13 teaspoon) nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon (0.13 teaspoon) cloves

Crumble Top:

  • ⅔ cup (93 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (110 g) dark or light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) salt
  • 6 tablespoon butter melted and cooled

Instructions
 

  • Start by making the tart crust. In a medium bowl mix together butter and sugar. Add egg and mix again. Add salt, cinnamon and flour and mix til combined. Shape dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • On a floured surface roll tart dough into a large circle, this dough is very forgiving, so don't stress if it breaks a bit. Move dough into a 9" tart pan and trim off at the top of the pan (I like to just run my fingers over it). Place in the freezer for at least 15 minutes while making apple filling and crumble top.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Make the Filling: Peel and cut apples into very thin slices. Add apple to a large bowl. Add juice from half a lemon and toss apples. Add brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Toss together gently until all of the fruit is covered with sugar mixture. Set aside while you make the crumble topping.
  • Make the Topping: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add melted butter and mix until incorporated, I like to use a fork to get it all together.
  • Take tart crust out of the freezer. Lay apples inside, trying to push into place so that there isn't much space in-between. Place crumble in smaller and large clumps on top of apple filling. I like to press it all down so I'm certain it will stick.
  • Place tart pan on a cookie sheet so no crumble falls, or liquid seeps into the oven. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until topping becomes golden brown. Allow to cool completely before serving. This will take about 6 hours.

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Notes

This can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days depending on how long it takes to enjoy.
I like using a combination of apples such as pink lady, honey crisp, envy and granny smith. 

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 257mgPotassium: 163mgFiber: 3gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 570IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg
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