Gourmet Caramel Apple & Chestnut Tart (Print Version)
A warm, gooey, and utterly decadent tart with caramelized apples, roasted chestnuts, and a buttery crust. Perfect for a cozy night in!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 45 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 80 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: French
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
Pastry Dough
02 -
Apples
03 -
Chestnuts
→ Sweeteners
04 -
Granulated Sugar
05 -
Brown Sugar
→ Dairy & Flavor
06 -
Unsalted Butter
07 -
Heavy Cream
08 -
Pure Vanilla Extract
→ Spices
09 -
Cinnamon
10 -
Nutmeg
11 -
Cloves
12 -
Cardamom
13 -
Salt
# Instructions:
01 -
Roll out pastry dough and press into tart pan. Trim edges, prick bottom, and blind bake for 15 minutes.
02 -
Roast chestnuts at 400°F for 20 minutes, then peel while warm.
03 -
Melt butter, add apples, brown sugar, and spices. Cook until soft and caramelized.
04 -
Combine sugar and water, melt without stirring. Whisk in heavy cream and vanilla. Cook until smooth.
05 -
Spread chestnuts over crust, top with apples, and drizzle with caramel sauce.
06 -
Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
# Notes:
01 -
Don't overcook the apples! Let the tart cool slightly before slicing. If your caramel seizes up, add more cream and whisk over low heat.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Tart pan
02 -
rolling pin
03 -
baking beans
04 -
large skillet
05 -
saucepan
06 -
whisk
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 400
Total Fat: 25g
Total Carbohydrate: 45g
Protein: 5g