Description
Christmas Apple Frangipane Tart is a festive culinary masterpiece that beautifully blends the rich flavors of almond with sweet, caramelized apples, all nestled in a flaky puff pastry crust. This showstopper not only fills your kitchen with a delightful aroma but also serves as an impressive centerpiece for holiday gatherings. Easy to prepare and absolutely delicious, it’s destined to become a cherished family favorite during the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (about 250g)
- 3 medium apples (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
- 1 cup almond flour (100g)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (113g), softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sliced almonds (50g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and fit into a tart pan, pressing out air bubbles.
- Arrange apple slices over the pastry base.
- In a bowl, blend almond flour, sugar, butter, and eggs until smooth; spread over apples.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Festive
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg