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Apple Tart with Tosca Topping

This Apple Tart with Tosca Topping has a sweet apple filling that is topped with a caramelized almond topping in a puff pastry crust. Top it with fresh whipped cream for an easy dessert that is worthy of company.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 630 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Swedish

Ingredients

Tart:
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 3 medium apples
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Dash of Salt
Tosca topping:
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons half and half
  • fresh whipped cream optional

Instructions

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  1. 30 minutes before you are ready to start, remove the puff pastry from the freezer. Wrap it in a clean towel and let it sit out to thaw for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
  3. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Lightly flour a work surface and lay the puff pastry on the surface. Use a rolling pin to roll out the puff pastry to a 9x14-inch rectangle. Transfer the puff pastry to the lined baking dish.
  5. Take a sharp knife (I like to use a paring knife) and score the edges of the puff pastry, making a 1-inch border around the puff pastry. You don’t want to cut through the pastry completely, just make a score.
  6. Add a splash of water to the beaten egg, then brush the egg wash over the entire puff pastry. (You won’t need to use the whole egg, just use enough to evenly coat the pastry.) Set aside.
  7. Peel the apples and cut into slices. Place in a large bowl. Squeeze the lemon juice over the apples and stir to combine.
  8. In another bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add the brown sugar mixture to the apples and stir to combine and coat the apples.
  9. Arrange the apples over the puff pastry, making sure to keep them off of the scored border. If there is any of the brown sugar mixture left in the bowl, sprinkle it over the top of the apples.
  10. Place the tart in the oven to bake for 10 minutes.
  11. While the tart is baking, prepare the topping.
  12. In a medium saucepan, combine the almonds, butter, sugar, flour and half and half. Cook over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture is hot, but do not boil.
  13. Remove the tart from the oven and spread the tosca topping over the apples. Return the tart to the oven and cook an additional 15 minutes, or until the pastry and the almond topping are both browned and cooked.
  14. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before cutting and serving.
  15. Serve topped with fresh whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 630kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 347mg (14%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 39g (78%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 630

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 630kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 41g 63%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 347mg 14%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 39g 78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.