Adorable Apple Rose Tart
Sweet Apple Rose Tart, Perfect for Kids
Does your child love bread and pastries? Instead of buying them, why not make this delicious tart at home? You can control the amount of sugar, making it a healthier choice. On cold days like these, kneading the dough and decorating the tart with apple roses can turn into a fun activity for your little ones. The sweet aroma filling your home as the tart bakes will bring joy to the whole family.
Tart Dough- 100g cake flour, sifted
- 40g powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 80g cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 0.5g salt
- 2 Tbsp slivered almonds
- 2g vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp coffee essence (optional)
Apple Filling- 3 apples
- 30g unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Decoration- 1 Tbsp strawberry jam
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting
- 3 apples
- 30g unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Decoration- 1 Tbsp strawberry jam
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by making the tart dough. In a bowl, combine the sifted cake flour, powdered sugar, salt, and slivered almonds. Add the cold, cubed butter and rub it into the dry ingredients using your fingertips or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. For a cleaner process, you can place the ingredients in a resealable bag and knead it there. Stir in the vanilla extract and coffee essence, then add the egg yolk. Gently mix until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Step 2
Once the dough is formed, flatten it into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap or place it in a zip-top bag, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This chilling period allows the gluten to relax, making the dough easier to handle and ensuring a crispier crust.
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare the apple filling. Melt 30g of butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add 2 Tbsp sugar and 1 Tbsp lemon juice, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the thinly sliced apples (cored and peeled if desired) and simmer for about 2 minutes, until they soften slightly. Alternatively, you can microwave the apple slices for 40 seconds to 1 minute until pliable. Let the cooked apples cool slightly.
Step 4
After the dough has chilled, roll it out slightly on a lightly floured surface. Press the dough into your mini tart molds, trimming any excess. Prick the bottom of each tart shell several times with a fork. This prevents the dough from puffing up during baking.
Step 5
Arrange the softened apple slices on top of the tart dough in a decorative pattern, overlapping them to resemble rose petals. Carefully roll them up to form a rose shape and place each apple rose into the tart shell.
Step 6
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Bake the tarts for approximately 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender and slightly caramelized. Baking times may vary depending on your oven.
Step 7
To finish, gently warm 1 Tbsp of strawberry jam with 1 Tbsp of lemon juice. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve for a smooth glaze. Brush this glaze over the baked apple roses. Finally, dust lightly with powdered sugar for a beautiful, snowy finish. Enjoy your delightful homemade Apple Rose Tarts!
