Ingredients
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To create this delightful treat, you’ll need a few simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed (for crumble topping)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for crumble topping)
If you don’t have brown sugar on hand, you can substitute with granulated sugar and a touch of molasses for similar richness.
Instructions
Creating this tart is a labor of love, and I promise, it’s worth every minute. Here’s how to bring it to life:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch tart pan lightly.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the chilled butter and rub it into the flour mixture using your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of cold water. Mix until the dough comes together. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the tart pan.
- In another bowl, toss the sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust.
- For the crumble topping, combine oats, brown sugar, and cold butter in a bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until large crumbs form. Sprinkle the crumble over the apples.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Allow the tart to cool slightly before serving. The aroma will fill your home and make the wait worthwhile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
