Pioneer Woman Apple Tart

This Pioneer Woman Apple Tart Recipe is a flaky and cinnamon-spiced dessert, which includes crisp apples and a buttery homemade crust. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 1 hour 25 minutes.

Pioneer Woman Apple Tart Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 4-5 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Apricot jam, for glazing (optional)

How To Make Pioneer Woman Apple Tart

1. Make the crust dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add water and chill: Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
3. Prepare apple filling: In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Preheat and roll dough: Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Assemble tart: Arrange apple slices on the dough in overlapping circles. Brush apples with melted butter.
6. Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until crust is golden and apples are tender.
7. Glaze (optional): Warm apricot jam and brush over warm tart for a glossy finish.
8. Cool and serve: Let tart cool slightly before slicing.

Recipe Tips

• What apples work best? Use tart-sweet apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for balanced flavor.
• How to keep the crust crisp: Preheat your oven well and don’t overload with filling.
• Can I make the dough ahead? Yes, refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze up to 1 month.
• What if I don’t have apricot jam? Use peach or apple jelly, or skip the glaze.
• How thin should I slice the apples? About 1/8 inch thick ensures even baking.

What To Serve With Apple Tart

This tart pairs beautifully with:

• Vanilla ice cream
• Whipped cream
• Hot apple cider
• Caramel sauce

How To Store Apple Tart

Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.

Reheat: Warm in a 300°F oven for 10-15 minutes to revive texture.

Freeze: Wrap the unbaked tart tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding 5-10 minutes to bake time.

Apple Tart Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 359 kcal
• Total Fat: 21g
• Saturated Fat: 12.1g
• Cholesterol: 50.9mg
• Sodium: 200.3mg
• Carbohydrate: 41.2g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.6g
• Total Sugars: 17.2g
• Protein: 3.7g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and preparation methods used.

FAQs

Can I use store-bought crust?
Yes, but homemade offers better flavor and texture.

Do I need to pre-cook the apples?
No, thin slicing ensures they bake through in the oven.

Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes, use a gluten-free flour blend designed for baking.

Can I use puff pastry?
Yes, it will be flakier and faster to prep.

Is the tart better warm or cold?
Best enjoyed slightly warm or at room temperature.

Try More Recipes:

• Pioneer Woman Lemon-Blueberry Sheet Cake
• Pioneer Woman Pink Lemonade Pie
• Pioneer Woman Peach Ice Cream