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Apple Cider Caramel Tart

Apple Cider Caramel Tart

This Apple Cider Caramel Tart is the perfect fall dessert—flaky crust, spiced apples, and rich apple cider caramel sauce. Elegant for holidays yet simple enough for cozy weekends.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 🍎 Ingredients
  • For the crust:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
¼ tsp salt
  • 3 –4 tbsp ice water
  • For the apple cider caramel filling:
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the apple layer:
  • 3 –4 medium apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • Optional garnish:
  • Whipped cream
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Extra caramel drizzle

Method
 

  1. 🥣 Instructions
  2. Prepare the crust
  3. Mix flour, sugar, and salt.
  4. Cut in butter until coarse crumbs form.
  5. Add ice water gradually until dough comes together.
  6. Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
  7. Make the apple cider caramel
  8. Simmer apple cider until reduced to ½ cup (15–20 minutes).
  9. Add sugars and butter, cook until golden.
  10. Slowly whisk in cream, spices, and salt. Let cool.
  11. Prepare the apples
  12. Toss apple slices with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon.
  13. Assemble the tart
  14. Roll out dough, place in tart pan.
  15. Spread thin layer of caramel on crust.
  16. Arrange apples in spiral or overlapping circles.
  17. Brush with caramel and sprinkle sugar.
  18. Bake
  19. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  20. Bake 35–40 minutes until apples are tender and crust golden.
  21. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

💡 Notes & Tips
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for balance.
Make the caramel and dough a day in advance to save time.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate fall dessert.
📊 Nutrition (per slice, approx.)
Calories: 360
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Protein: 3g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 32g