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Flaky Rose Shaped Apple Tart with Easy Cinnamon Custard

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A visually stunning and delicious apple tart featuring a flaky pastry crust, a warm cinnamon-infused custard, and thinly sliced apples arranged in a rose pattern. Perfect for cozy occasions and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3–4 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 large apples (firm varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons apricot jam or honey
  • Optional: pinch of nutmeg or ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Make the Pastry Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, quickly rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces. Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Avoid overworking it. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Cinnamon Custard: In a small bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth. In a saucepan, gently heat the milk until just simmering. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Slice the Apples: Core and thinly slice the apples (about 1/8-inch or 3mm thick). Toss the slices in lemon juice to prevent browning. If desired, sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg or ground cloves for extra warmth.
  4. Roll out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a 12-inch (30cm) circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Carefully transfer it to your tart pan, pressing it gently into the edges. Trim excess dough. Chill for 10 minutes to prevent shrinking during baking.
  5. Assemble the Tart: Pour the cinnamon custard evenly into the pastry shell. Starting from the outer edge, arrange the apple slices overlapping slightly in a spiral to form a rose pattern, working your way to the center.
  6. Glaze and Bake: Warm the apricot jam slightly and brush it over the apples for a glossy finish. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the tart on the middle rack for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the apples are tender. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the tart cool for at least 15 minutes before removing it from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure a flaky crust. Do not overwork the dough. Thin apple slices are essential for the rose shape. Temper eggs carefully to avoid scrambling the custard. Use apricot jam glaze for shine and moisture. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly. Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen. Reheat leftovers gently to restore custard softness.

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Keywords: apple tart, cinnamon custard, flaky pastry, rose shaped tart, easy dessert, cozy dessert, homemade tart

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