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4-Ingredient Irish Apple Tart Recipe
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
 

Prep our authentic Irish apple tart with 4 ingredients in 30 minutes — expert Irish baker tips make sweet-tart apples shine in a flaky crust.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Gemma Stafford
Ingredients
Tart Crust
Apple Tart Filling
  • 4 large (1 ½ lbs/675 g) Bramley apples , peeled cored and cut into ¼-inch (6mm) thick slices
  • ¼ cup (2 oz/57 g) plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • Egg wash
Instructions
To Make the Tart Crust
  1. Make 2 times the recipe for my Best Ever Pie Crust according to the recipe. Divide into two balls, wrap and chill in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour.

To Make the Apple Tart Filling
  1. In a large bowl, add your apple slices and cup ¼ cup (2 oz/57 g) sugar and toss to combine. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and set aside.

To Assemble the Apple Tart
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. On a floured surface, roll out the first ball of pastry into an 11 inch (28 cm) circle and use it to line a 9-inch (23 cm) pie pan.

  3. Fill the pan with the pie filling and brush the edges with egg wash.

  4. Roll out the second ball of pastry to a 12-inch (30 cm) circle and carefully place over the filling .

  5. Trim the edges so that about a ½-inch (12mm) of crust hangs past the edges of the pan. Tuck this overhang underneath the bottom crust and crimp all around with your fingers (or a fork) to seal.

  6. Brush the pastry with egg wash and sprinkle over the 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Place the tart on a lined baking tray.

To Bake the Apple Tart
  1. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the apples are tender. (If the pastry starts to over-brown before the apples are cooked, cover the pie with foil for the remainder of the cooking time). Allow to cool for 30 minutes before slicing.

  2. Enjoy with homemade vanilla ice cream! Store leftovers, loosely covered, at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Recipe Notes
  • Use my homemade pie crust: Good quality store-bought works just as well.
  • Avoid a tart pan with removable bottom: We do not recommend using one. The filling may leak. But if that's your only option, bake it on a parchment paper or foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Don’t add extra apples: American apple pies use almost twice as many apples and usually include thickeners. Don’t be tempted to add more apples to this tart — the balance of apples to crust is just right, and more apples will create more liquid and possibly a soggy bottom crust.
  • Prevent a soggy bottom: Put the tart dish on a preheated baking tray during baking.
  • Get creative with designs: Check out our 5 Impressive & Easy Pie Design Techniques and get creative!