Tuesdays with Dorie: A Tourtely Apple Tart

April 19, 2011 at 12:01 am | Posted in groups, pies & tarts, sweet things, tuesdays with dorie | 12 Comments
Tags: baking, dessert, tarts

Thinner than your typical apple pie, this double-crusted Tourtely Apple Tart has a gently spiced, chunky applesauce sandwiched between layers of sweet tart dough. Since sweet tart dough is a cookie-like crust, the damp filling makes it soften up over time– in a very appealing way. Something about it reminded me of the Cranberry Shortbread Cake we made a while back. I think the way bumpy top crust drapes over the apple chunks is just beautiful. I look forward to making this again in the peak of apple season.

For the recipe, see Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan or read The Whimsical Cupcake, as it was Jeannette’s pick this week. Don’t forget to check out the TWD Blogroll!

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That crust is a work of art!

Comment by Rufus' Food and Spirit Guide— April 19, 2011 #

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Your tart looks very inviting – would love a slice now.

Comment by Cakelaw— April 19, 2011 #

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This looks divine ! I also love the bumpy top.

Comment by Caylee— April 19, 2011 #

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My apples weren’t chunky enough for draping…shucks, because that looks really good.

Comment by Kayte— April 19, 2011 #

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Gorgeous tart….what a crust!! wow!

Comment by Nina— April 19, 2011 #

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I made a pear tart (well tartlets) and it was so good. I can’t wait to make this with apples since I love apple desserts.

Comment by Nicole— April 19, 2011 #

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Your tart looks beautiful and I also love the bumpily top. The blanket of crust upon the apples. My crust browned really quickly even with the foil on top. Gonna have to try again and watch more closely, the thermometer. Agree with you regarding the apple season and the cranberry tart made around the holiday.
AmyRuth

Comment by AmyRuth— April 19, 2011 #

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I love the bumps too. Those lovely pie bumps! Thanks for the info on the sweet tart dough!

Comment by paddle attachment— April 20, 2011 #

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Beautiful! I love the name too

Comment by Allison— April 21, 2011 #

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This was good. LOVE the bumpy top.

Comment by teaandscones— May 1, 2011 #

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This is one gorgeous looking tart. Love the sparkle from the extra sugar on top.

Comment by Eliana— May 12, 2011 #

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How awesome this looks! The crust on top, the edging, the sugar….it looks so pretty and delicious, my mouth is watering!

Comment by Patty H.— May 13, 2011 #

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