Apple tart

The apple trees does not need the fruit that it produces. Yet, it gives the entirety of its life over to producing it for those who do - Craig D. Lounsbrough

Apple fruit is one of the most popular and favourite fruits in the world containing an impressive list of antioxidants and essential nutrients required for good health!

Ingredients

1 homemade vegan shortcrust pastry
1,5 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp brown sugar, mixed together
5-6 peeled apples and in thin slices
1 sachet of vanilla sugar

1-2 tbsp of brown sugar

7-8 small pieces of vegan butter

cinnamon powder (option)

Method

1. Preheat according to the oven directions.

Mine for baking pies: 240° C with the rack in the bottom.

2. Place the shortcrust pastry in a tart tin and prick the base of the pastry with a fork to ensure even baking).  Leave it to rest in the fridge for just 5 mins (enough) to have a very crispy dough.

3. Spread the mixture of cornstarch + brown sugar with the back of a tablespoon.

4. Arrange the apple slices in concentric circles, starting with the outer ring, or in the shape of flowers.

5. Sprinkle with vanilla sugar, then with brown sugar.

6. Add small pieces of butter.

7. Lightly sprinkle cinnamon powder on top.

8. Bake for about 35-40 mins.

Remove the tart and let cool on a wire rack before serving.

N.B.

I use the same process for these juicy fruits: mirabelle plums, blueberries, pears, apples and grapes.

And I don't like compote or jelly; I prefer the juice of caramelized fruits.