Vegan French Apple Tart

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegan butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup vegan butter, cubed and chilled
• 1/4 cup ice water

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. 2.In a 10-inch oven-safe skillet, melt the vegan butter over medium heat. Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves.
3. 3.Arrange the apple slices in a single layer in the skillet, overlapping them slightly.
4. 4.In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the chilled vegan butter and use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
5. 5.Add the ice water and stir until the dough comes together.
6. 6.Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a circle that is slightly larger than the skillet.
7. 7.Place the dough over the apples and tuck the edges of the dough into the skillet.
8. 8.Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
9. 9.Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
10. 10.Place a plate over the skillet and carefully invert the tart onto the plate.
11. 11.Serve warm with vegan vanilla ice cream.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightMake sure to use an oven-safe skillet for this recipe.
• chevron_rightIf the dough is too dry, add more ice water, a tablespoon at a time.
• chevron_rightTo make this recipe gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend in place of the all-purpose flour.