![]() ![]() ![]() This tart will benefit from large vent holes on top to allow the liquid released from the apples to evaporate.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. American apple pies use almost twice as many apples and also usually include thickeners.Some will keep their shape while others will get very soft, and a nice tangy apple will give this tart the best flavor. Just know that they all bake up differently. Granny Smith apples are perfect in this tart, but you can use any other apple that you prefer, like Bramley in Ireland.Use my homemade pie crust, but good quality store-bought works just as well.Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making Irish Apple Tart Allow the tart to cool for 30 minutes before serving.If you notice the crust is starting to brown before the apples are cooked, cover it with tin foil and continue cooking. Brush the pastry with the egg wash and bake for about 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the apples are tender.If you’d like, decorate the edges of the pie with the cutouts by using the egg wash to help the pastry stick. Crimp it all around with your fingers or a fork to seal. Trim the edges so that about a ½-inch (12mm) of crust hangs past the edges of the pan, then tuck the overhanging crust underneath the bottom crust. ![]() Brush the edges of the bottom crust with egg wash, then drape the top crust over the apples.Roll out the second pie crust a bit larger than the bottom crust and cut out decorative vent holes with a knife or small cookie cutter.On a floured surface, roll out one pie crust ¼-inch (6mm) thick and line a 9-inch (23cm) pie dish with it.Place the cut apples into a bowl and toss with sugar.Then, cut them into ¼-inch (6mm) thick slices. Here is how you make a classic Irish apple tart (get all the measurements in the printable recipe further down the page): This is a wonderful recipe to make when you want a delicious, warm, simple dessert that really showcases those perfect fall apples. If you want to go real old school, serve it with custard or cream! What You Need To Make A Classic Irish Apple Tart Baked down apples, tart and sweet, flakey, butter pie crust, and the creamy cool feeling of vanilla ice cream! Serve it with some ice cream on top, and you’ve made the perfect dessert. Just let those fresh apples shine.Ĭlassic Irish apple tart is a simple dessert with just apples, sugar, pie crust, and egg wash. This is as authentic as you can get, and trust me when I say you won’t be missing out on any flavor. To the Irish, those are very American flavors we just wouldn’t have used them. There’s no cinnamon, no nutmeg, no cloves. Don’t you just love when simple things feel like such a treat? Tart pans often have a removable bottom and a rather sturdy mold, giving your crust an impressive-looking presentation (without any of the work that comes with decorating a traditional pie crust!).My homemade Irish apple tart has that perfect balance of sweet/tart apple flavor and nothing else to get in the way of tasting it in its best form! Couple that with the perfect ration of flaky, buttery crust? Oh, man. Tart crusts tend to be made from some sort of pastry dough that is a bit firmer than flaky pie crust dough, but can also be made from other ingredients like crushed Oreo™ cookies or graham crackers, much like their pie cousins. Tarts only have a bottom crust-the top is always open and the sides of a tart pan are shallower than that of your typical 9-inch pie plate with sloped sides. ![]() However, there are a few key points of differentiation to note. They both use pastry crust and can both be filled with either sweet or savory ingredients. The two dishes are actually closely related. You may be wondering what the difference between a pie and a tart is. ![]()
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