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    Home » Dessert » Tart

    Apple Frangipane Tart

    Published: May 20, 2020 · by Elizabeth Waterson · This post may contain affiliate links, which may pay me a small commission for my referral at no extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting Confessions of a Baking Queen!

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    Apple Frangipane tart is made up of a sweet shortcrust pastry filled with an easy to make frangipane filling, then topped with thinly sliced apple. The almond and apples are a match made in heaven. Step-by-step photos help you bake this delicious tart recipe.

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    The gorgeous frangipane filling is topped with sliced apple. The flavor combination is perfect. If you like desserts but find a lot of them too sweet, you will love this recipe.

    For a deliciously sweet apple recipe try my Salted Caramel Apple Bars, next!

    apple frangipane tart dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate next to a cup of coffee, apples, bowl of almonds and a bowl of sugar

    Let's get to the recipe

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    • Instructions
    • How to freeze
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    Ingredients

    For this Apple Frangipane Tart recipe you will need:

    • 1 Recipe of Sweet Shortcrust Pastry or use your favorite! It is easy to make you can even use a food processor.
    • Butter. The butter is going to cream with the sugar so it is crucial the butter is softened to room temperature.
    • Sugar. Just good old granulated sugar also known as caster sugar.
    • Eggs. We'll use large ones and they need to be at room temperature. To bring eggs to room temperature quickly place the whole eggs in a bowl of warm water for 5- 10 minutes before using.  
    • Vanilla Extract. Use the real stuff!
    • Almond Extract. This helps give us that gorgeous classic frangipane flavor.
    • Almond Flour. Make sure to use the finely ground almonds.
    • All-Purpose/ Plain Flour. Just a bit helps bind everything together nicely.  
    • Apples. You'll only need 1 ½ medium-sized apples, make sure to thinly slice them. I like to use Granny Smith apples.
    • Turbinado Sugar. I like to sprinkle this thick sugar all over on top before baking to slightly carmelize the apples.

    Instructions

    Prepare the sweet shortcrust pastry up until baking. This is the tart pan I use it is 9.5 inch X 1 inch. Cover with foil and fill with pie weights to blind bake it halfway. Bake at 375F/191C for 15 minutes.

    I like to place my tart tin on a sheet tray to bake.

    While the crust is baking make the frangipane filling. In a large bowl with a handheld mixer or a bowl of a stand mixer add the softened butter and granulated sugar.

    butter and sugar in a metal mixing bowl next to a blue towel

    Beat on high until very light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.

    butter and sugar creamed together in a metal mixing bowl

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well in between.

    egg added to creamed butter and sugar in a large metal mixing bowl

    Next, add the vanilla extract and almond extract.

    vanilla extract and almond extract added to butter sugar and egg mixture in a large metal bowl

    Gently fold in the almond flour and all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. 

    almond flour and flour added to wet ingredients for a frangipane recipe in a large metal mixing bowl
    frangipane mixture in a large metal bowl next to a blue napkin

    When the shortbread crust has baked for 15 minutes take it out of the oven and gently remove foil and pie weights.

    sliced green apples on a black cutting board

    Add the frangipane filling and use an offset spatula to gently spread the frangipane into an even layer.

    Place the thinly sliced apples on top, I do one row three rows of apples, with the middle row facing the opposite way of the two outside rows. Sprinkle turbinado sugar all over on top.

    It is important your apples are thinly sliced because otherwise they wont soften as much when baking.

    apple frangipane tart on a sheet tray before baking

    Bake for another 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown and no longer wet on top.

    I like to check my tart at 20 minutes and if the outsides are browning too quickly. If they are I will place pieces of lightly greased foil to cover the crust of the tart, as shown below.

    foil tent over tart crust on baking sheet

    Let the tart cool on a wire rack for at least 45 minutes for taking out the tin.

    apple frangipane tart cooling on a wire rack next to a cup of coffee, apples, bowl of sugar, and bowl of almonds

    Dust top of the tart with confections sugar, Serve on its own or with fresh whipped cream or ice cream and save leftovers in an airtight container.

    There you have it, my delicious Apple Frangipane Tart recipe!

    close up of apple frangipane tart on a white plate

    How to freeze

    After the tart has baked and cooled completely wrap it tightly in plastic wrap twice, then freeze.

    To thaw place the frangipane tart on the counter and let thaw overnight at room temperature.

    You can also bake a frozen tart at 300F/148C for 5 minutes for a slice and 15 for a whole tart.

    The tart tastes just as good frozen and thawed as it does fresh. But ideally do not freeze it for more than a month, as after that I find freezer burn/ freezer flavor to come on.

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    More almond recipes

    If you love almond as much as I do you have to try my Orange Chocolate Frangipane Tart.

    One of my top 5 cookies of all time this roasted almond chocolate chip cookie is irresistible!

    Amaretti cookies are simple yet have the best chewy texture!

    This plum frangipane tart looks gorgeous, cannot wait to try it!

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    Apple Frangipane Tart

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    Apple Frangipane tart is made up of a sweet shortcrust pastry filled with an easy to make frangipane filling, then topped with thinly sliced apple. The almond and apples are a match made in heaven. Step-by-step photos help you bake this delicious tart recipe.

    • Total Time: 55 minutes
    • Yield: 8 Slices 1x

    Ingredients

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    • 1 Recipe Sweet Shortcrust Pastry
    • 3oz (6 Tablespoons) Butter, at room temperature
    • 100 grams (½ Cup) Granulated Sugar/ Caster Sugar
    • 2 Large Eggs, at room temperature
    • 2 Teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
    • 2 Teaspoons Pure Almond Extract
    • 94 grams (1 Cup) Almond Flour
    • 2 Tablespoons All-Purpose/ Plain Flour
    • 2 Small/Medium Apples, thinly sliced ( I use Granny Smith)
    • 50 grams (¼ Cup) Turbinado Sugar

    Instructions

    1. Prepare the sweet shortcrust pastry up until baking. This is the tart pan I use it is 9.5 inch X 1 inch. Cover with foil and fill with pie weights to blind bake it halfway. Bake at 375F/191C for 15 minutes.
    2. While the crust is baking in a large bowl with a handheld mixer or a bowl of a stand mixer add the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat on high until very light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.
    3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well in between add the vanilla extract and almond extract. Gently fold in the almond flour and all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. 
    4. When the shortbread crust has baked for 15 minutes take it out of the oven and gently remove foil and pie weights. Add the frangipane filling and use an offset spatula to gently spread into an even layer. Place the thinly sliced apples on top, I do one row three rows of apples, with the middle row facing the opposite way of the two outside rows. Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top 
    5. Bake for another 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown and no longer wet on top. Let the tart cool on a wire rack for at least 45 minutes before taking out the tin. Dust with confections sugar, Serve on its own or with fresh whipped cream or ice cream and save leftovers in an airtight container.

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    Notes

    I like to check my tart at 20 minutes and if the outsides are browning too quickly I will place pieces of lightly greased foil to cover the crust of the tart- see the photo in post.  

    • Author: Elizabeth Waterson I Confessions of a Baking Queen
    • Prep Time: 15
    • Cook Time: 40
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: British

    Keywords: apple almond tart, frangipane tart with apples,

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    1. Ingrid says

      September 10, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      Your chocolate orange frangipane tart was amazing - so I want to try this one as well. But I want to do pear instead of apple. Would I need to make any changes to the recipe if I switch from apples to pears?

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        September 10, 2020 at 6:56 pm

        Hi Ingrid, thanks so much for reaching out! So pleased you enjoyed the other tart. I don't think you need to make any adjustments. Just make sure to use ripe pears. If your pears are extra juicy, place the sliced pears on a paper towel-lined plate for a few minutes to soak some of the liquid up before placing into the tart before baking. Let me know if I can help with anything else and how you like it. XX Liz

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        • Ingrid says

          September 11, 2020 at 2:27 pm

          Thank you so very much! I am going to make this for my mom's birthday. She loved the other frangipane tart.

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          • Ingrid says

            September 23, 2020 at 9:26 am

            This tart was delicious! I made it with pears and it was excellent. I did peel the pears. It did get a bit too dark (but still tasted great) so I think I will lower the oven temp to 360 next time. My mom loved it!

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            • Elizabeth Waterson says

              September 23, 2020 at 10:02 am

              Thank you SO much for reporting back again Ingrid! I am so happy you have enjoyed a few recipes now! I need to try a pear version myself!! Take care. XX Liz

    2. Carol says

      September 24, 2020 at 9:34 pm

      I am dreaming of this right now. SOOOO SOOOO good.

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        September 24, 2020 at 9:56 pm

        It is such a good one Carol!! Thanks for coming back to review the recipe, so glad you enjoyed it! XX Liz

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    3. Katelyn says

      October 11, 2020 at 1:51 pm

      Delicious! This was a great use for some apples from my local pick your own farm!

      ★★★★★

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        October 14, 2020 at 12:52 pm

        Thanks so much for coming back to review the recipe Katelyn, I am so pleased you enjoyed the tart!! Take care. XX Liz

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