Apple Shortbread Tart Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Shortbread Tart

• Unbleached White Flour
• Sugar
• Baking Powder
• ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
• 1 large egg yolk
• Heavy Cream
• Tart Apples
• Ground Cinnamon

How to Make Apple Shortbread Tart

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
3. Cut in ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in 1 large egg yolk and 2 tablespoons heavy cream. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
5. Press the dough into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
6. Peel, core, and thinly slice 4-5 medium apples (about 4 cups). Arrange them in a decorative pattern over the shortbread crust.
7. In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter. Mix until crumbly.
8. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the arranged apples.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.