Description
Vegan apple tart is a delectable dessert that blends a flaky, buttery shortcrust pastry with tender, caramelized cinnamon apples. This simple yet sophisticated recipe requires only six common pantry ingredients, making it an ideal choice for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive celebrations. The harmonious combination of sweet apples and warm spices ensures this tart will be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chilled vegan butter or margarine
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)
- 4–5 apples (cored and sliced)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Dash of lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch loose-bottom tart pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Add chilled vegan butter and mix until crumbly. Gradually add cold water until the dough forms.
- Roll out the dough to fit the tart pan and press it in evenly.
- Toss sliced apples with remaining sugar, cinnamon, and optional lemon juice in another bowl.
- Pour the apple mixture into the crust, drizzling melted vegan butter over the top.
- Bake for about 70 minutes until apples are tender and crust is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired, Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg