A buttery crust folds around warm spiced apples in this free-form Rustic Apple Tart. No tart pan, no fuss, just a bakery-style dessert baked on a simple sheet pan.
Combine the flour, cold butter, shortening, and salt in a food processor.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the ice water.
Pulse the food processor 8 to 10 times, or until the dough comes together and forms a ball.
Remove the dough from the food processor, divide it into two equal parts, and wrap each half tightly in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Filling
Combine the apples, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl and stir until evenly coated.
Assemble and Baking
On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll out one disc of the refrigerated dough into a circle about 10 inches in diameter; the edges do not need to be perfectly even.
Transfer the rolled dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Pour the apple filling into the center of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border of dough uncovered around the edge.
Fold the edges of the dough up and over the outer edge of the filling, pleating as needed.
Using a pastry brush, brush the folded edges of the dough and the exposed filling with the melted butter. Sprinkle the sugar on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the tart cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring it to a serving plate.
Christina's Notes
Add Apricot Jam: Brush the top of your tart with apricot preserves or egg wash to achieve a glossy glaze finish to your tart.
Cold: Keep everything cold, from your butter to your mixing bowl, and don't rush the chill time. If your dough feels sticky while rolling, chill it again for ten minutes.
Flour: If you're baking on the counter, flour your work surface when you roll the dough to prevent it from sticking.
Alternate cooking method tip: Cook in the air fryer at 350 degrees for roughly ten minutes.
Variety: Use a variety of apples for the best flavor.
MY NOTES
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