Rustic Apple Tart with a Buttery, Balsamic Twist
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Few things capture the essence of fall quite like a warm apple dessert. This Rustic Apple Tart takes the cozy flavors of the season and gives them a gourmet spin with our Butter Olive Oil and Gravenstein Apple Balsamic.
Instead of traditional butter, Butter Olive Oil creates a flaky, tender crust with a rich, buttery taste—while keeping the process simple and delicious. Thin slices of fresh apples are layered over the pastry, kissed with cinnamon and sugar, then baked until golden and bubbling. A final drizzle of Gravenstein Apple Balsamic brings a sweet-tart brightness that balances the warm apples perfectly.
It’s the kind of dessert you’ll want to serve for every fall gathering—beautiful, easy to make, and absolutely irresistible with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Rustic Apple Tart
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Category
Desserts
Cuisine
American
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Servings
6-8
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Flaky, buttery tart layered with warm apples, cinnamon, and a drizzle of Gravenstein Apple Balsamic—a simple, rustic dessert that’s pure fall comfort.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
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1/4 cup Butter Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup ice water (plus more if needed)
- 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp flour (for tossing with apples)
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1 tbsp Butter Olive Oil (for brushing)
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1–2 tbsp Gravenstein Apple Balsamic (for finishing)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Stir in Butter Olive Oil until crumbly. Add ice water a tablespoon at a time until dough just comes together. Form into a disc, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to baking sheet.
- In a bowl, toss apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, and 1 tbsp flour. Arrange apples over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
- Fold edges of dough over the apples, pleating as you go. Brush crust with Butter Olive Oil.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until crust is golden and apples are tender.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with Gravenstein Apple Balsamic before serving.