Easy Apple Frangipane Tart

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Easy Apple Frangipane Tart

This impressive Apple Frangipane Tart is a no-fuss combination of a French apple tart and rustic almond galette. Make this easy fall delicacy with a buttery crust, almond pastry cream, and a layer of sweet, spiced apples sprinkled with almonds. Serves 10 to 12

Prep Time55

Total Time2 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Apple Pie, apple tart

Servings: Servings

Calories: 116kcal

Author: Tara Teaspoon

Ingredients

Frangipane

1 tube almond paste 7 ounces, substitute marzipan if almond paste is unavailable
2 large eggs 1 egg separated
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour plus more for work surface
¼ teaspoon salt

Apples and almonds

1 to 1¼ pounds baking apples (3 to 4 small apples) peeled, cored, and sliced, see Note
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice from about 1 large lemon
2 tablespoons granulated sugar plus more for top
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
honey optional

Crust and topping

½ recipe Perfect Pie Crust
Whipped cream for serving, optional

Instructions

Break almond paste into small pieces and place in a medium mixing bowl. Add 1 egg, 1 egg white, flour, and salt and beat with a hand mixer on high speed until fluffy, about 1 minute; set frangipane aside.
Cut apples into ⅜-inch-thick slices and in a large bowl toss with lemon juice, sugar, ginger, and nutmeg.
Heat oven to 375°F and place rack in lower third. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a floured surface, roll out pie crust dough into a 14-inch oval. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
Spread almond paste mixture over dough, leaving a 2-inch border around edge.
Arrange apple slices over almond paste, slightly overlapping in a single layer. Fold over border, pleating dough and covering outer edges of apples. Freeze 10 minutes to chill.
In a small bowl, beat together remaining egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water. Brush over crust. Generously sprinkle crust and apples with sugar. Top with nuts.
Bake until filling is just golden and apples are tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour. (If crust browns too quickly, cover only crust with foil.)
If desired, turn oven to broil setting and with the crust covered, broil the apples until slightly browned, about 1 minute.
Slide galette on parchment onto a wire rack. Heat a tablespoon or two of honey in the microwave and brush over apples if desired.
Let the tart cool slightly or completely before serving. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Baking apples: You'll want to find firm apples with a sweet-tart flavor such as Granny Smith, Braeburn, Honeycrisp, Pink Ladies, and Jonagold.

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