Homemade Vanilla and Cinnamon Apple Tarts with Apricot Glaze
Homemade Vanilla and Cinnamon Apple tarts with apricot jam glaze are not only beautiful to look at, but they taste amazing too!
Sweet apple slices cocooned in crispy pastry, with subtle hints of vanilla and cinnamon, gently coated in an apricot glaze- what could be better!? These tarts are the perfect treat for parties and picnics, as they are beautiful to look at with a floral like display of apple and are a perfect size for having on the go! They also make the most wonderful family dessert, served with a dollop of vanilla ice cream, a great treat for an evening in!
I always presumed that apple tarts beautifully arranged, would require ‘pastry chef’ skill level to create something alike. But no, these are relatively easy to make, require minimal cooking time and taste wonderful!
What is an Apple Tart?
Apple tarts are much like an apple pie, but do not have a pastry lid. The thin crispy base is filled with rich flavoursome apple slices, this being a consistency that will not leak but allow the tart to be lifted out of the tin ready to beautifully serve free standing on a platter. A family desert that is treasured in so many households, apple tarts are wonderful to bake all year round!
Our Homemade Vanilla and Cinnamon Apple tarts with an Apricot Glaze are perfect for cooking with and for the family. They are quick to make, have just a few ingredients and are a hit with everyone! A perfect fancy twist on the classic family apple pie!
Storage and ‘can I make ahead’?
These tarts are best when eaten soon after making! In our family they are usually eaten up pretty quickly! However, they can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for two days. If you choose to refrigerate, these tartlets can be stored for three days (loosely cover when in the fridge).
These tarts make a wonderful desert if you want to pre-prepare and make ahead, perfect for busy families! Many of the components can be made beforehand, and then arranged together and baked in one go. The Pastry can be stored in the freezer and defrosted the night before baking. The buttery apple slices can be prepared and stored in the fridge overnight (ensure to cover). Combine the pastry and apple elements, bake, and allow 5 minutes to whip together the glaze and you have a tasty treat!
Time required to create Apple Tarts?
It takes 15 -25 minutes to prepare these tasty tarts! Cooking time is 45 minutes to 55 minutes.
Difficulty to create:
These tarts are easy to moderate to make with minimal ingredients and easy to follow steps.
Equipment required:
To create these tarts you will need two 10cm tart tins, a rolling pin, frying pan, pastry brush, measuring scales, saucepan and usual kitchen utensils.
Ingredient List:
This ingredient list is to make two apple tarts.
- Ready rolled Shortcrust pastry (Use about 1/3)– Ready rolled shortcrust pastry saves lots of time, and is ready to go without any rolling, perfect for cooking with little ones! However, a pastry block or homemade taste just as good!
- 2 Apples– we use Braeburn, however any eating apples work wonderfully.
- 1 ½ tsp Vanilla Essence
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 30g Butter (melted)
- 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
Ingredients for the Apricot Glaze:
- 43g Apricot Jam
- 2 tbsp Water
Recipe:
- To start, preheat the oven to 150 c
- Next peel both apples and then portion into thin slices
- Add the sliced apples to a saucepan, along with the butter, cinnamon, vanilla essence, and sugar
- Toss the ingredients together, on a gentle heat for approximately 5 mins (until the apples are soft and coated)
- Using butter or margarine grease both tart tins
- Then, place the tart tins on the rolled-out pastry, gently pressing to create an outline circle
- Use a knife to cut around the outline (adding a few cm around the rim) and arrange the pastry into the tins
- Use your hands to position the coated apple slices in a circular pattern around the outside edge of the prepared tart tin, working into the centre. This will create a floral pattern!
- Bake the tarts in a preheated oven for 45-55minutes, until they are golden brown. Once cooked, leave to cool for half an hour
Apricot Glaze:
- Stir together the apricot jam and water in a saucepan over a moderate heat, until the jam has melted, and the consistency is smooth
- Using a pastry brush, gently glaze each tart! Enjoy!
You can adjust the quantities to make as many tarts as you have room for!
Our Family Serves:
These tarts are wonderful to eat on their own, with the flavoursome sweet apples, tossed in buttery vanilla and cinnamon! But if you fancy more, there are also wonderful accompaniments to these gloriously tasty apple tarts! Here are a few of our families’ favourites:
- Vanilla ice cream– This is of course a staple in many families and works wonderfully when dolloped on top of the apple tarts!
- Cream– a drizzle of fresh cream, works perfectly with these apple tarts!
- Plain Greek Yoghurt- If you fancy a healthier accompaniment, then adding a dollop or two of Greek Yoghurt is for you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Apple Tart Print Recipe:
These apple tarts are wonderfully sweet and the perfect addition to your family favourite treats!
Buttery Vanilla and Cinnamon Apple Tarts with an Apricot Glaze
Equipment
- 2 10cm Tart Tins A larger tart tin works if you want to create one big sharing apple tart!
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Frying Pan
- 1 Pastry Brush
- 1 Measuring Scales
- 1 Saucepan
- Usual Kitchen Utensils
Ingredients
- 1/3 sheet Ready Rolled Shortcrust Pastry You will need approximately 1/3 of a sheet of ready rolled Shortcrust Pastry
- 2 Apples We used Braeburn apples, however any other eating apple will work well too!
- 1 ½ tsp Vanilla essence
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 30 g Butter
- 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 43 g Apricot Jam
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
- To start, preheat the oven to 150 c.
- Next peel both apples and then portion into thin slices
- Add the sliced apples to a saucepan, along with the butter, cinnamon, vanilla essence, and sugar.
- Toss the ingredients together, on a gentle heat for approximately 5 mins (until the apples are soft and coated).
- Using butter or margarine grease both tart tins.
- Then, place the tart tins on the rolled-out pastry, gently pressing to create an outline circle.
- Next, use a knife to cut around the outline (adding a few cm around the rim) and arrange the pastry into the tins.
- Use your hands to position the coated apple slices in a circular pattern around the outside edge of the prepared tart tin, working into the centre. This will create a floral pattern!
- Bake the tarts in a preheated oven for 45-55minutes,until they are golden brown. Once cooked, leave to cool for half an hour.
- To create the apricot glaze, stir together the apricot jam and water in a saucepan over a moderate heat, until the jam has melted, and the consistency is smooth
- Using a pastry brush, gently glaze each tart! Enjoy!
Notes
These Apple Tarts are wonderfully sweet and the perfect addition to your families’ favourite treats!
