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Cinnamon Swirl Apple Tart

2023-02-15 - Written by: Emily J. Wilson

apple cinnamon pastry

Cinnamon Swirl Apple Tart

A sweet and spicy apple tart with a cinnamon swirl crust, perfect for fall.

Cinnamon Swirl Apple Tart

A twist on the classic apple baked crumble, this recipe adds a cinnamon-spiced swirl to the crust, elevating it to a whole new level.

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon syrup (see below)

For the Filling

  • 6-8 medium-sized apples, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces

Cinnamon Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt for the crust.
  3. Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingers to work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the granulated sugar and beaten egg until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough in half and roll out each half on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (3 mm).
  6. Transfer one of the rolled-out crusts to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
  7. In a separate bowl, mix together the sliced apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt for the filling.
  8. Arrange the apple mixture on top of the crust in the tart pan.
  9. Roll out the second rolled-out crust to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (3 mm). Cut into strips for the cinnamon swirl.
  10. Place the strips on top of the apple filling, weaving them into a lattice pattern.
  11. Brush the edges of the strips with the beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  12. Roll out the remaining crust dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (3 mm). Use this to cover the tart and crimp the edges to seal.
  13. Cut a few slits in the top crust for steam to escape during baking.
  14. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  15. Bake the tart for 40-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.

Cinnamon Syrup

  • In a small saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the ground cinnamon. Let cool to room temperature.

Tips

  • To make the cinnamon syrup ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • For a more intense cinnamon flavor, use more than 2 tsp of cinnamon in the syrup.
  • You can adjust the amount of sugar and spices in the filling and crust to your taste.