Desserts · Vegetarian · Baking

Low-Sugar Apple Tart

A crisp oat crust, a swirl of apples, and just enough cinnamon. The kind of dessert worth sharing.

2 hr8 servings

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How to make Low-Sugar Apple Tart

Timing details

Estimated total, including chilling; allow additional time to cool.

Cooking Step 1
5–6 minutes
Resting / cooling Step 1
5 minutes
Chilling Step 2
30 minutes
Preparation / waiting Step 3
4 minutes
Preparation / waiting Step 3
5 minutes
Optional: Baking Step 5
1 hour
  1. 01

    Grind the oats. Brown the crust butter in a pan for 5–6 minutes, then stir in oats, flour, salt and water. Cool for 5 minutes.

  2. 02

    Press into a 9-inch tart pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  3. 03

    Toss apples with lemon juice. Microwave for 4 minutes, cover and let steam for 5 minutes. Add cinnamon and nutmeg.

  4. 04

    Spread applesauce in the crust. Arrange the apple slices in overlapping circles and brush with melted butter.

  5. 05

    Bake for about 1 hour. Loosely cover the edges with foil if they brown too quickly. Brush with warmed jam if using, then cool before serving.

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