Salted Butterscotch Apple Tart: A Cozy Recipe Delight!
A delightful and cozy Salted Butterscotch Apple Tart that combines flaky crust, tender apples, and rich butterscotch sauce, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Servings: 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- Crust:
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3–4 tbsp ice water
- Filling:
- 4 large apples, peeled & sliced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp flour
- Butterscotch Sauce:
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup coconut cream
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- MAKE THE CRUST: Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add water 1 tbsp at a time until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- PREBAKE THE CRUST: Roll out dough into a tart pan. Prick base with a fork. Blind bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25 minutes until lightly golden.
- COOK THE BUTTERSCOTCH: Melt butter, add brown sugar and coconut cream. Simmer for 3 minutes, stir in salt and vanilla.
- PREP THE APPLES: Toss apple slices with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, and flour.
- ASSEMBLE & BAKE: Spread half the butterscotch in the crust, layer apples, and bake 25–30 minutes.
- FINISH & SERVE: Drizzle with remaining sauce and serve warm.
Notes
- Chill the crust for best results.
- Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor.
- This tart can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg