Alsatian Apple Tart using a Moulinex i-Companion
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Ah, the Alsatian apple pie, or 'Tarte aux Pommes,' is a delightful marriage of crisp, flaky pastry and juicy, tender apples that has been charming taste buds since the 19th century in the Alsace region of France. Legend has it that this pie was so beloved that it inspired countless family gatherings and festive occasions, where the sweet aroma wafting from the oven was the ultimate invitation to indulge. With a sprinkle of cinnamon and a splash of Grand Marnier, it's not just a dessert; it's a celebration of flavors that will make your taste buds dance like nobody's watching. So, don your apron and let the magic of this pie whisk you away to a quaint French village, where every slice feels like a warm hug from a long-lost friend!
Ingredients
- 250 g Flour t55
- 125 g Salted butter
- 50 g Water
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 2 Eggs
- 120 g Whipping cream
- 50 g Granulated sugar
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Cinnamon powder
Steps
Shortcrust Pastry
- Add 250 g of flour t55, 125 g of salted butter in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Add 50 g of water, 1 pinch(es) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl on a workplan.
- Wrap it in cling film.
- Setaside the dough in a fridge during 30min.
Apple Topping
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Thinly slice Apples (3-5 mm thick).
- Add 2 eggs in a mixing bowl.
- Add 120 g of whipping cream, 50 g of granulated sugar in the mixing bowl.
- Whisk together.
Baking
- Place it into a tart pan.
- Transfer the content of the mixing bowl over the dough.
- Arrange Apple slices in a circular, overlapping pattern on top of the cream mixture.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon(s) of cinnamon powder over a plate.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 30min.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the Apples are tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve Warm.
