Description
Savor the warm, nostalgic flavors of our Hot Caramel Apple Tart—a delightful dessert featuring a flaky, golden crust filled with tender Granny Smith apples and drizzled with rich caramel sauce. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this tart is sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat that evokes sweet memories and cozy vibes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for caramel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the pie crust into a tart pan if making from scratch.
- Toss apple slices with brown sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl. Let sit for five minutes.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the prepared pie crust and dot with butter pieces.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until apples are tender and crust is golden brown.
- Meanwhile, make the caramel sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt granulated sugar until amber-colored. Stir in heavy cream and vanilla until smooth.
- Remove the tart from the oven, let cool slightly before slicing, and drizzle warm caramel sauce over each slice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg