Apple Tart With Vanilla Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Tart With Vanilla Sauce

• 4 medium apples (about 1 lb), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for apples), ¼ cup granulated sugar (for sauce)
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons potato flour (or cornstarch)
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup whipped cream (optional)

How to Make Apple Tart With Vanilla Sauce

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Peel, core, and thinly slice 4 medium apples (about 1 lb).
3. In a 9-inch pie dish or oven-safe skillet, arrange apple slices in overlapping layers. Sprinkle each layer with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest.
4. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Cut in ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
7. **Meanwhile, prepare the vanilla sauce:** In a medium saucepan, whisk together 2 large egg yolks, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons potato flour (or cornstarch), and ½ cup heavy cream.
8. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
9. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
10. Serve the warm or chilled apple tart with the vanilla sauce on the side. For extra richness, fold in ½ cup whipped cream into the vanilla sauce before serving.