This elegant tart delivers something for everyone. Apples in one slice, cranberries in another. All atop a sweet tart crust and an apple butter filling.
Ingredients
9" Tart Crust:
4 ounces slightly softened butter
1 cup confectioners sugar (125 grams)
¼ cup almond meal/finely ground almonds (20 grams)
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1¼ cups all purpose flour (160 grams)
Tart Filling:
1 whole egg
¼ cup brown sugar (55 grams)
3 Tablespoons white sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup apple butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
3 Tablespoons almond meal
Fruit:
2 medium baking apples, washed and peeled
1¼ cups fresh cranberries
For Finishing:
¼ cup sliced almonds
2 Tablespoons heavy cream or milk
2 teaspoons sugar, preferably coarse
Instructions
Start be preparing your tart shell
Place a 9” round tart pan on a parchment lined baking sheet
Gather rice or pie weights and a square of parchment paper about 12”x12”. Set aside
In the bowl of your mixer, cream the butter on medium speed to soften slightly then add the confectioners sugar, salt and almond meal. Cream on medium speed for 1-2 minutes, or until smooth
Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix to combine, scrape your bowl and beater
Add the flour and mix on low speed until dough begins to form
If the dough looks very dry add 1 teaspoon of the reserved egg white and mix on low
The dough is ready when it looks crumbly but stays together when pressed in your hands
Lightly sprinkle some flour into the bottom of the tart pan
Press the dough into the tart pan and press up the sides of the pan, extending about ¼” above the rim of the pan
Prick the dough generously with a fork on the bottom and sides
Place the tart shell in the freezer for about 20-30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350*F
Remove the tart shell from the freezer and place the parchment over the dough, fill with your chosen pie weights
Bake the shell at 350*F for 15 minutes, then remove the parchment and bake another 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and the center of the tart no longer looks wet
Allow the tart to cool for about 10-15 minutes and then trim the top edge with a serrated knife. The tart can be filled when it is still warm
Prepare your fruit
Cut the peeled apples in half and then use a spoon or melon baller to remove the seeds and center of the apples
Using a sharp knife, slice the apples horizontally into ⅛” thick slices, set aside
Chop some of the cranberries in half to reveal their seeded centers. Set aside both fruits
Prepare your filling
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg then whisk in the sugars, salt and cinnamon
Add the apple butter and vanilla and whisk. Add the flour and the almond meal and stir to combine
Pour the filling into the warm tart shell and spread it smooth
Arrange apples and cranberries as desired
Sprinkle the edge of the tart with almonds, if desired
Brush the cream over the apples and then sprinkle the entire tart with the sugar
Bake at 350*F for 40-45 mins until filling looks set towards the edges and the cranberries have burst and deepened in color
Cool for at least two hours before removing your tart from the pan
Recipe by Baking With Dan at https://www.bakingwithdan.com/friendsgiving-cranberry-apple-tart/