Apple Tart Normandy Style using a Thermomix
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Ah, the Norman apple pie, a delightful masterpiece that hails from the picturesque Normandy region of France! This pie is not just a dessert; it's a slice of history, embodying the spirit of the lush orchards that dot the French countryside. Legend has it that this recipe was born from the necessity of using up abundant apple harvests, and what better way to showcase these crisp beauties than enveloping them in a buttery, flaky crust? With a splash of Calvados, a local apple brandy, each bite is a jubilant dance of flavors that transports you to a quaint French village. Fun fact: the term 'pie' itself comes from the Latin word 'pica', referring to magpies that, much like us, were known for snatching up shiny objects... or in this case, delicious apples! So grab your rolling pin and prepare to impress your taste buds with this fruity delight!
Ingredients
- 250 g Flour t55
- 125 g Salted butter
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 50 g Water
- 3 Eggs
- 200 g Whipping cream
- 80 g Granulated sugar
- 1 Vanilla sugar
- 4 Apples
Steps
Shortcrust Pastry
- Add 250 g of flour t55, 125 g of salted butter, 1 pinch(es) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Add 50 g of water in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl on a workplan.
- Flatten the dough into a disc and wrap in cling film.
- Setaside the dough in a fridge during 30min.
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Transfer the content of the workplan in a baking tray.
- Place in a 24 cm tart tin and prick the base with a fork.
- Bake blind for 15 minutes, using baking paper and baking beans or rice to weigh down the pastry.
- Remove the baking paper and beans and bake for a further 5 minutes until the crust is lightly golden.
Apple Cream Filling
- Add 3 eggs, 200 g of whipping cream, 80 g of granulated sugar, 1 vanilla sugar in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 15sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a bowl.
- Setaside the preparation content in the bowl.
- Peel, core and thinly slice Apples.
Final Preparation
- Transfer the content of the bowl in the baking tray.
- Arrange Apple slices in a single layer on top of the cream, slightly overlapping.
- Add 4 apples on the baking tray.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 30min.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the apples are tender and golden brown and the filling is set.
- Serve Cold.
- Let the tart cool slightly before serving.
