2 ½ lb honeycrisp apple (1 kg), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (4 apples)
½ lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup unsweetened applesauce (260 g)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon apricot jam, optional
Nutrition Info
Calories 260
Fat 11g
Carbs 38g
Fiber 7g
Sugar 14g
Protein 3g
How to Make It
1. Step
Make the crust: In a food processor, blend the oats into a coarse powder.
2. Step
Add the butter to a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook until nutty brown in color, 5-6 minutes. Once the butter has browned, add the ground oats, flour, salt, and water, and mix to combine. Let cool for 5 minutes.
3. Step
Transfer the crust mixture to a 9-inch (20 cm) tart pan, spreading evenly across the bottom and up the sides. Chill for 30 minutes.
4. Step
Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
5. Step
Make the filling: Place the apples in a large microwave-safe bowl and squeeze the lemon juice over, then toss to coat. Microwave for 4 minutes. Cover with a plate and let steam for 5 minutes.
6. Step
Season the apples with the cinnamon and nutmeg, and toss to coat.
7. Step
Spread the applesauce over the bottom of the crust.
8. Step
Starting from the outside and working inward, arrange the apples in the pan in a circular pattern with the curved side up. Begin with the larger slices, overlapping slightly, and continue until the entire crust is filled. Brush the apples with the melted butter.
9. Step
Bake for 1 hour, checking occasionally. If the edges are browning too quickly, cover gently with foil to prevent further browning as the tart cooks through.
10. Step
If using, microwave the apricot jam for 20-30 seconds to melt. Use a pastry brush to paint the apricot jam over the warm tart for a nice, shiny finish.
11. Step
Let the tart cool to room temperature before slicing and serving.
