Normandy Apple Tart

Normandy Apple Tart is a easy French recipe that serves 6. 545 calories per serving. Recipe by MaxiRecettes on YouTube.

Prep: 30 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 1 hr 15 min

Cost: $8.50 total, $1.42 per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 pastry (≈250 g) Shortcrust pastry (prepared in advance or store‑bought)
  • 80 g Brown sugar (brown)
  • 200 ml Whole milk cream (30 % fat) (at room temperature)
  • 1 unit Egg (at room temperature)
  • 2 packets Vanilla sugar (or vanilla powder)
  • 50 g Almond powder (sifted)
  • 600 g Golden apples (peeled, cored, cut into quarters)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven

    Turn on the oven and set it to 200 °C. Let it heat for about 10 minutes.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 200°C

  2. Line the tin with the shortcrust pastry

    Roll out the shortcrust pastry, place it in the tart tin, lightly prick the base with a fork.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Prepare the vanilla‑almond cream

    In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, vanilla sugar, egg, almond powder and the cream. Whisk gently until a homogeneous consistency is achieved, without splashing.

    Time: PT5M

  4. Cut the apples

    Peel the Golden apples, remove the core and cut them into medium‑sized quarters (neither too thin nor too large). Arrange the quarters on the shortcrust pastry.

    Time: PT10M

  5. Pour the cream over the apples

    Spread the cream mixture evenly over the apples, making sure not to overflow.

    Time: PT5M

  6. Bake the tart

    Place the tart in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the apples are lightly golden and the cream is set.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 200°C

  7. Rest before serving

    Remove the tart from the oven, let it cool for 10 minutes before unmolding and serving.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
545
Protein
6 g
Carbohydrates
70 g
Fat
30 g
Fiber
4 g

Dietary info: vegetarian

Allergens: gluten, lactose, egg, almond

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Normandy Apple Tart

Recipe by MaxiRecettes

A traditional Normandy tart with Golden apples, homemade shortcrust pastry, a vanilla and almond powder cream. Easy, quick and indulgent, ideal for a dessert or a snack.

EasyFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
45m
Prep
30m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 25m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$8.50
Total cost
$1.42
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C
  • Cut the apples into uniformly sized quarters
  • Pour the cream without splashing
  • Bake until the apples are golden

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven with kitchen gloves
  • Be careful of cream splatters while mixing
  • Use pot holders to remove the hot dish

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