Apple Crumble Tart

This Apple Crumble Tart is the perfect dessert for all types of apples and a great way to create a sweet treat. Once you make this simple apple tart, it is going to be one of your fall favorite desserts. 

I'm all about using fresh apples for this easy recipe. I love the lightness of the tart crust paired with the crunchy crumble. It's one of those apple desserts that never gets old. I've made this using tart apples, sweet apples, and even various types of apples combined. I can promise you that delicious desserts like this can be changed and are still so delicious. 

If you're a fan of apple pie, this is the recipe for you. Some will love the crumb crust, others will love the flavor of the cooked, cooled apple, but everyone will agree that this simple apple crumble tart is a must-make - and a must-eat. 

Speaking of delicious apple treats and sweets, be sure to check out this Cast Iron Irish Apple Cake as well. So good! Or our 4-layer masterpiece the Thanksgiving Piecaken Recipe.

Ingredients

Unbaked pie crust - The crust will bake with the rest of the ingredients at the same time. 

Apples - Choose your favorite type and flavor of apples. 

Sugar - This helps to sweeten the apples. 

Lemon zest - A bit of citrus pairs really well with the sweetness of the apples. 

Salted butter - Helps to make the crumble topping.

Rolled oats - This is the base of the topping. 

Flour - Makes the oat topping not as thick and has a better texture. 

Brown sugar - For sweetness. 

Cinnamon - For flavor. 

How To Make This Apple Crumb Tart 

Step One: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. 

Step Two: Put the crust into the bottom of the 9-inch tart pan. Be sure to press onto the bottom and up the sides.

Step Three: In a bowl, mix the sugar, apples, and lemon zest. 

Step Four: Add the apples to the unbaked pie crust. Try to spread them as evenly as possible.

Step Five: Combine the topping ingredients and add everything into a food processor. Pulse to form crumbs.

Step Six: Sprinkle the crumbs over the top of the tart and then place the tart pan onto a baking sheet covered with foil.

Step Seven: Add the tart to the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes.

The edges should be light golden brown, and the juices in the pie bubbling.

Step Eight: Cool.

Variations 

Change the type of apple slices - Apple crumb tarts are really versatile in how they can be made. This tart recipe can be made with Granny Smith apples, Pink Lady apples, Gala apples, and any other type. If you want a sweeter apple, stick to Honeycrisp or pink lady apples. You'll love that you can try so many different flavors. 

Add fruit - Add in another fruit like pears, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, or cherries. I love tart cherries in this Cherry Apple Crumble.

Use a homemade pie crust - I like to use a premade crust to save time, but if you have a favorite pie crust recipe, use that. The pastry crust is an important part of this crumble recipe, so make sure that you use one that you like. 

Add caramel sauce - Why not turn this into a caramel apple crumble tart? As the tart cools, drizzle a little bit of caramel sauce over the top. 

Don't forget toppings - You can also add maple syrup, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or even a bit of sugar and ground cinnamon to the top of this yummy pastry tart. 

Common Questions 

Can I use canned apple filling?

You can, but it you want a crisp crust, the apple filling has a lot of liquid in it, and it won't actually let the crust crisp up all the way. The best thing to do is follow the recipe card and use fresh apple slices. 

Using an apple filling will make this tart taste more like a traditional apple pie, which is fine if that is what you're going for! 

Can I make mini apple crumble tartlets using this recipe? 

Absolutely. All you would need to do is buy the premade mini crusts or shells and fill the same with using the ingredients. I'd chop the apples into small pieces because slices and large clumps aren't going to fit.

You will also need to adjust the baking time to make sure that they don't burn. 

​How do I keep my apple slices from turning brown? 

If you want to prep the tart a bit before baking it, just add the apple slices and a little bit of lemon juice to a large bowl. These two ingredients will help to keep the apples from oxidizing and turning brown. 

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