Recipe

An Apple Tart

An Apple Tart

Photo by Lizthechef

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Late Winter Tart (Sweet or Savory)
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    Lizthechef's Notes: Many years ago, my aunt gave me a recipe for a fresh fruit tart that I have been making ever since. The apples looked and tasted good at our Farmers Market last Friday, so I began planning...

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Serves 6

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the flour, salt and sugar.

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  2. Using a fork, work in the butter. Add the vinegar. Mix until a ball of dough forms.

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  3. Using your hands, press the crust into the tart pan and set aside.

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  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees while you assemble the filling.

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  1. Peel, core and slice the apples. Place in a large bowl. Add the orange zest and juice. Mix well.

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  2. Add the flour, sugar and ginger. Mix to coat fruit.

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  3. Arrange the apples inside the crust. You will have two generous layers of fruit.

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  4. Heat the marmalade slightly in a microwave. Add Grand Marnier and stir to combine. Using a pastry brush, gently glaze the tops of the fruit.

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  5. Place tart pan on a sided sheet pan to catch spilled juices.

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  6. Bake for one hour. Allow the tart to completely cool before removing the side of the pan.

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22 Comments on An Apple Tart

Copy_of_me Reply

This flavor combo sounds and looks delicious, thanks for sharing. Sending healthy get well wishes to you and your husband!

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

Thank you for your good wishes, a real boost to us both!

Dsc02229 Reply

Looks delicious! I do like the idea of the orange with the apple!

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

Thanks, Jayne, nice to see you back on the site!

Chocolate_peppermint_truffle_cookies_032 Reply

I know I commented on how beautiful this is earlier, but wanted to post it here too. This is just a beautiful recipe!! Best wishes to you and your family!

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

Thanks and keep us all posted re your vegetarian blog ideas!

Chocolate_peppermint_truffle_cookies_032 Reply

I will! I thought my schedule was clearing out a bit and then was contacted to do a class for 20 high school students in a couple weeks.....

Sausage2 Reply

This looks wonderful! Love the additions of orange marmalade and ginger to the apple tart. Lovely.

Sausage2 Reply

And of course, very best wishes for the health of you and your family!

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

Thanks so much - I love orange and ginger with apples...

186003_1004761561_1198459_n Reply

Liz, this looks delicious! Perfect for a celebration.

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

Thanks, Mare, left-overs tonight - except the tart is all gone ;)

Img_1958 Reply

This sounds delicious and I bet it is incredibly fragrant as it bakes. Sending good thoughts and wishes to you and your family.

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

The orange really seemed to work - didn't miss the traditional cinnamon and nutmeg one bit. Thank you!

Green_apple_card Reply

Lovely recipe Liz! I am so happy your husband is better.

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

Thank you so very much for your kind thoughts and wishes!

Shamrock-medal Reply

Love the apples and oranges combo. Best wishes to your family.

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

Thanks for your kind words - you are building a beautiful recipe collection on the site...

Mrs Reply

Yum! Looks and sounds delicious. Wish I had a slice right now!

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

Thanks, Liz - hope your heat comes back on - eager to try your grapefruit tart!

L1010593 Reply

lizthechef!! x & o's and all good thoughts to you and hubby. PS..the tart looks great too!! : )

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

Thanks - I was hoping for leftovers this morning but none left!

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