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Apple Tarte Normande

Apple Tarte Normande

Apple Tarte Normande is a classic dessert from the Normandy region of France. It’s rich and decadent and surprisingly simple to make.

Apple Tarte Normande 

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Apple Tarte Normande

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ pound firm, tart apples (about 3 medium, peeled, cored and cut into ½‑inch dice)
  • 2 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9 or 10-inch) pre-baked tart shell (in a tart ring with a removeable bottom)
  • 1 cup sliced almonds (optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. When the butter begins to foam add the vegetable oil and swirl to combine. Add the diced apples, in as close to a single layer as possible, and cook stirring occasionally until caramelized on all sides. Don’t be afraid the let them get good and brown.

Once you’re happy with the color, add the dark brown sugar and continue to cook the apples until the sugar has melted. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Whisk the cream, light brown sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, and vanilla together in a large bowl. Set aside.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the remaining 4 tablespoons butter until brown and foamy. Continue heating, swirling the pan often, until bubbles subside, the butter is brown and gives off a nutty aroma. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, then whisk the brown butter into the cream and egg yolk mixture until a smooth batter is formed.

Once the apples have cooled scrape them into the pre-baked tart shell spreading them out in an even layer. Set the tart shell on a rimmed baking sheet then pour the batter over the apples until it almost reaches the top. Do not overfill, you might not use all the batter. Spread the almonds across the top of the tart in a thin layer (if using). 

Bake the tart in the heated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on size, until the tart is firm, but the middle still jiggles slightly.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Remove the tart from the tart ring and serve at room temperature.