Homemade Apple Tartlettes

Name: Homemade Apple Tartlettes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 portions
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup (150 g) of all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup (115 g) of cold butter, cubed; 1 pinch salt; 2 3 tbsp (30-45 ml) of cold water; 3 apples (type Cortland, Gala or Golden); 2 tbsp (30 g) of brown sugar or cassonade; 1 tbsp (15 g) of melted butter; tsp lemon juice; tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional); tbsp (15 ml) of maple syrup or honey (optional, for glaze)

Prep25 min

Cook30 min

Servings6

DifficultyMedium

By Menucochon|

May 10, 2025

|Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Preparation

Instructions

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Preparing the pastry dough (homemade)
In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Add cold butter in small pieces and crumble with fingers or a pastry cutter until you obtain a granular texture. Gradually incorporate cold water to form a homogeneous ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Preparing the apples
Peel, core and slice the apples thinly (or cut into small cubes if you prefer a more tender texture). In a bowl, mix apple slices with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and melted butter. Let marinate while preparing tartlet bases.
Assembling the tartlets
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut circles slightly larger than your tartlet molds (or use muffin tins for mini versions). Press the dough into the molds, prick the bottom with a fork. Generously fill with prepared apples. Brush the top with a little maple syrup or honey for a shiny finish.
Baking
Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until apples are tender and crust is golden. Let cool before unmolding. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Our Tips

Chef's tips for making this recipe

With a ball of vanilla ice cream

A filet of salted butter caramel

A cloud of whipped cream with cinnamon

Or simply with coffee or tea in the afternoon

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 question about this recipe

Various apples : Mix several varieties for more complexity (ex. : Granny Smith + Gala).
Add nuts : Sprinkle with pecans or sliced almonds before baking.
Express version : Use puff pastry squares instead of pie crust.
Vegan version : Replace butter with vegetable margarine, and honey with maple syrup.
Flavored sugar : Add a pinch of vanilla or orange zest to the sugar.