This simple custard tart topped with an apple rose looks magnificent, it’s easy to make and serves a crowd!
ICE, ICE BABY
Prepare an ice bath. Place 2 lemons cut into half into the bath. Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
So What are the Best Apples for Apple Tarts and Instructions on how to make a Beautiful Apple Rose Custard Tart?
AN APPLE A DAY
Core 4 Granny Smith apples. Slice each apple in half. Use a mandoline to thinly slice into half-moon shapes, one half at a time. As apples are cut, place into ice bath to prevent browning. Once finished, remove slices from ice bath and place on a paper towel to soak up excess water.
APPLE OF MY EYE
Meanwhile, remove a finished apple custard tart from refrigerator. Cut a strip of parchment paper to the size of the inside circumference of the apple tart tin. Lay parchment paper vertically and arrange apple slices, slightly overlapping one over the next. Continue until parchment is covered. Carefully wrap parchment lined with apples into a circle and place over tart. Carefully remove parchment paper.
What’s the easiest way to make an apple rose?
FLOWER POWER
Cut progressively smaller circles of parchment and repeat process. The circles of apple will form a flower pattern.
What’s the easiest pastry tart pastry to use?
We love the flakey pastry used in this Pear Frangipane Tartlet
This original article first appeared in the Winter 2023/24 issue of City Style and Living Magazine.
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