Decadent French Apple Tart with Almond Cream and Caramel

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven is heating up, roll out your pie crust and place it in a tart pan, trimming any excess dough.

Peel and core the apples, then slice them thinly. Arrange the apple slices in an overlapping pattern on the pie crust, starting from the outer edge and working your way in.

In a mixing bowl, cream together the almond powder, 125g of granulated sugar, and 125g of unsalted butter. Add in the eggs and mix until smooth. Pour this almond cream over the arranged apple slices, spreading it evenly.

Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the almond cream is set and golden brown.

In a small saucepan, combine 150g of granulated sugar with 5 cl of heavy cream and 50g of unsalted butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns into a rich caramel sauce. Be careful as the caramel can bubble and splatter.

Once the tart is done baking, allow it to cool for a few minutes before drizzling the caramel sauce over the top. Finish by sprinkling 3 pinches of sea salt over the caramel.

Serve this Tarte aux pommes et crème d’amandes au caramel warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy this taste of France right in your own home! Bon appétit!