Jump to RecipeThis exquisite French Apple Tart has a double dose of apple with an applesauce layer topped with a swirl of sliced apples! An out of this world autumn dessert.Like in a Paris patisserie, the apples have browned edges and are arranged into a perfect rosette.This Tarte aux Pommes is a visit to France with every bite.

French Apple Tart I’ve baked oodles of apple tarts; some galettes, some on puff pastry, some very similar to this French apple tart.I first made this tarte aux pommes about 8 years ago while working through the cookbook, Baking with Julia.I stocked up on apples and used part of them to make chunky applesauce with a whisper of cinnamon.

It was this sauce layer that made this version stand out from the rest; and it’s apparently quite traditional.And what apple lover can resist a double dose of apples? After filling a buttery start shell with applesauce, thin apple slices were tossed in lemon juice then artfully arranged to produce a tart whose beauty matches its taste.How to Make an Apple Tart Recipe I varied my apple design on this French apple tart to make it a little different from my other tarts, added a touch of sugar to the crust, and baked a few minutes longer to get a bit of color on my topping.

But it was delicious and comforting.An apple dessert is a perfect way to end a nice weekend, and you can easily divide up the steps and make your tart over a couple of days.Here’s how: Make the applesauce filling first.

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