Apple Frangipan Tart
Digestive biscuits, bramley apples and ground almonds come together in this British dessert — 105 minutes, 17 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 17 steps.
You'll mainly reach for oven and pan. At involved difficulty across 17 steps, it's worth setting aside proper time for. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
- Put the biscuits in a large re-sealable freezer bag and bash with a rolling pin into fine crumbs.
- Melt the butter in a small pan, then add the biscuit crumbs and stir until coated with butter.
- Tip into the tart tin and, using the back of a spoon, press over the base and sides of the tin to give an even layer.
- Chill in the fridge while you make the filling.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- You can do this in a food processor if you have one.
- Process for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the eggs, then add the ground almonds and almond extract and blend until well combined.
- Peel the apples, and cut thin slices of apple.
- Do this at the last minute to prevent the apple going brown.
- Arrange the slices over the biscuit base.
- Spread the frangipane filling evenly on top.
- Level the surface and sprinkle with the flaked almonds.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden-brown and set.
- Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 15 minutes. Remove the sides of the tin. An easy way to do this is to stand the tin on a can of beans and push down gently on the edges of the tin.
- Transfer the tart, with the tin base attached, to a serving plate. Serve warm with cream, crème fraiche or ice cream.
You'll use: Oven · Pan · Blender · Food processor
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Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
- Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
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Tips & common questions
How long does Apple Frangipan Tart take to make?
About 105 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 17 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (¾ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Apple Frangipan Tart vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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