This week's Tuesdays with Dorie was selected by my good buddy Leslie of Lethally Delicious: tarte fine. It's a really simple, yet elegant dessert - essentially a layer of puff pastry topped with sliced apples, which are brushed with an egg wash and sprinkled with sugar. The magic happens in the oven, where the pastry puffs and browns to reveal its flaky layers and the apples soften and brown around the edges slightly. When the tart emerges, you can brush it with a bit of thinned apricot preserves (or really any flavor you want to pair with apples, for that matter) to add a little shine, but it's definitely optional. Either way, I think you'll love this tart just as much as I did and because it's so easy to whip up, you can make it again and again!
This is the first of many apple recipes that is sure to emerge from my kitchen this fall, and I'd really hoped to make it to the orchard this past weekend to pick some apples in preparation for all the baking. Unfortunately, we got busy and never made it there, but it's on the agenda for next weekend for sure. Instead, I grabbed a few Golden Delicious apples from the store to make the tarte fine. Dorie recommended Golden Delicious for the recipe, but my fellow bloggers used lots of different varieties of apples this week so you can certainly go with your favorite. It doesn't happen often, but I didn't scale back the recipe at all this week because, in my opinion, you simply can't have too much flaky puff pastry with baked apples. The tart is definitely best warm from the oven, but I thought it was still delicious the following day (I reheated it briefly in the microwave). Also, I used store-bought puff pastry this week because I was short on time, but next time I make this tart I hope it includes homemade puff pastry. I've made a quick version a few times and I always think it tastes better than the store-bought versions I've tried, though admittedly I'm splitting hairs as I don't know that "bad" puff pastry exists :)
Many thanks to Leslie for hosting this week! You can find the recipe (as well as some really great tips) over on her blog or on page 315 of Baking: From My Home to Yours.
21 comments:
Wow - your tart looks straight out of a bakery! And that is a compliment. Where did you find your quick puff pastry recipe?
Gorgeous tart.
Your tart looks gorgeous Tracey! Love the deep caramel color you got on the crust :)
I always marvel at your treats because they look so much more wonderful than mine! This is no exception! Absolutely stunning!
I have printed the puff pastry recipe and hopefully I'll be tackling that in the winter when my butter won't be so dead-set on melting right away ;)
That looks great, Tracey! I can't wait to make more apple recipes, either. I'm jealous that you can go apple picking, though. =)
What a beautiful slice of tart.
That is beautiful. So perfect! Great job.
gorgeous tart!
It looks delicious. Perfect for fall.
Hi Tracey!
I can't believe how long it's been since I left a comment on your blog - I'm so sorry!
Your tart looks absolutely perfect, perfect, perfect! I really wanted to make homemade puff pastry, too, but I ran out of time. I can't wait to try the recipe you mentioned.
Tracey, your tart looks absolutely gorgeous! I have made a few of Dorie's recipes but one such as this is more on the intimidating side =( Will have to put on my big girl panties and give it a try! LOL Just like I did with my first recipe with SMS =)
Great job, it's perfect!!!
Tracey, Sooooo beautiful! - mary
Your tart is beautiful. Nicely browned. And looks so flakey.
Your tart looks lovely! This is a definite make-again - hopefully next time with homemade puff pastry.
Hi Tracey,
Your tart lloks lovely and yummy...
Dr.Sameena@
www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com
Looks so good! I just didn't get to baking this, even though I really wanted to. Hope to make it soon, though.
I too used store bought - but really want to make the rough/quick type. You'd never know it though - it's a perfect looking tart! I went the round route, but love the rectangle look - so rustic. Beautiful!
It looks wonderful!! I really need to try homemade puff pastry. Read your croissant post, remember bookmarking it earliet. :)
Beautiful tarte! That is such a cute plate, too...very nice. I am probably going to finally get to this tomorrow as a treat for when the guys get home from Denver. That's the plan.
This looks lovely... I have been in the mood for an apple tart for a while, so I am adding this to my must-bake list!
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