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Perfect Rose Shaped Apple Tart Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Custard Filling

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An elegant and approachable rose-shaped apple tart featuring a warm cinnamon custard filling, perfect for brunch or dessert. This recipe combines simple ingredients to create a stunning and comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
  • 8 tbsp (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for pastry)
  • 3–4 tbsp ice water
  • Pinch of salt (for pastry)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (6 fl oz / 180 ml) whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar (for custard)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (for custard)
  • 2 large apples (firm varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp apricot jam or honey (for glazing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pastry Dough (15 minutes + chilling): In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and work into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter. Slowly add ice water, stirring gently until dough just comes together. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Slice the Apples (10 minutes): Core apples and slice very thinly (about 1/8 inch). Toss slices in lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. Roll and Fit Pastry (10 minutes): Roll out chilled dough to about 12 inches diameter and 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to 9-inch tart pan, pressing into edges. Trim excess dough and prick bottom lightly with fork.
  4. Make the Cinnamon Custard (5 minutes): Whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  5. Arrange Apple Roses (15-20 minutes): Overlap apple slices slightly to create long strips, then roll each strip into a spiral rose shape. Place roses upright on tart crust from outer edge inward.
  6. Pour Custard and Bake (35-40 minutes): Pour custard over and around apple roses, filling gaps but not flooding. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes until custard is set and apples are tender but hold shape. Crust should be golden and crisp.
  7. Glaze and Cool (5 minutes): Warm apricot jam until liquid and brush over apple roses for shine. Let tart cool at least 30 minutes before removing from pan.

Notes

If edges brown too fast, cover with foil halfway through baking. Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best rose shape. Lemon juice prevents browning of apple slices. Chill dough well to avoid shrinking or cracking. Pour custard gently to avoid disturbing apple roses. Glazing with apricot jam adds shine and sweetness. Can be made gluten-free by substituting almond flour and dairy-free by using coconut milk and vegan butter.

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Keywords: apple tart, rose shaped tart, cinnamon custard, brunch dessert, easy apple tart, elegant dessert, homemade tart, cinnamon apple dessert

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