German Apple Tart
A sweet and crumbly tart filled with caramelized apples, perfect for a dessert or snack.
Ingredients
- ●1 sheet German pastry doughhomemade or store-bought
- ●4-6 ApplesGranny Smith or other tart variety
- ●2 tablespoons Butterunsalted
- ●1/2 cup Brown sugarpacked
- ●1/4 teaspoon Cinnamonground
- ●1/8 teaspoon Nutmegground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Roll out the German pastry dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
- 3
Transfer the dough to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until the apples are evenly coated.
- 5
Arrange the apple mixture in the tart shell, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- 6
Dot the top of the apple mixture with the butter.
- 7
Roll out the remaining pastry dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Use a pastry cutter or a knife to cut the dough into strips for a lattice-top crust.
- 8
Place the lattice strips on top of the apple mixture, weaving them into a lattice pattern.
- 9
Trim the edges of the lattice strips and press the edges of the lattice to seal.
- 10
Bake the tart for 40-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- 11
Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before serving.