FBD

Heirloom Apple Tart

FrenchVegetarianAdvanced90 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup sugar, plus 2 tbsp
  • 4 tbsp Armagnac or brandy
  • 4 heirloom apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
  • 0.3 cup golden raisins
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 cup whole milk
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 0.3 cup all-purpose flour, plus 2 tbsp
  • 4 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cup sweetened whipped cream

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 10-inch springform pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a cast iron skillet over high heat, combine 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons Armagnac. Cook until caramelized. Add apples and raisins; cook until apples are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add butter.

  3. 3

    Pour the caramelized apple mixture into the prepared pan.

  4. 4

    In a blender, combine milk, eggs, flour, remaining sugar, remaining Armagnac, and vanilla. Blend until smooth. Pour batter gently over the apples.

  5. 5

    Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until set and golden. Cool completely in the pan.

  6. 6

    Unmold and dust with powdered sugar. Serve with sweetened whipped cream and fresh mint.