- ***For the crust***
- 1-1¼ cups all-purpose flour (I use 140-145 grams instead of the maximum 175)
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces
- 1 tablespoon plus two teaspoons sugar
- ⅛ teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons ice water
- ***For the filling***
- 3 Granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced thinly
- 2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter
- Scant ¼ cup sugar
- Roughly ¼ cup chocolate chips (you can add more if you like)
- ***For the custard***
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- To prepare the crust: To prepare the crust, place the flour, 7 tablespoons butter, sugar and salt in the food processor and process just until mixture has the texture of coarse crumbs, 10-12 seconds. Add the ice water and pulse about 6-8 times. Don’t let the mixture form a ball; stop when it just begins to hold together. Transfer the pastry to waxed paper and flatten the dough into a disk. Add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time if the dough seems too sticky. Wrap in the waxed paper and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- When the crust has chilled, roll it out thinly into a 10-11 inch disk on a lightly-floured surface. Place it on a 9-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom. Carefully press the pastry into the pan and up the side. Tuck the overhang inside the pan leaving, pressingly slightly to create a sturdy shell. This will also compensate for any shrinkage to the dough during baking. Prick the bottom and sides of the shell with a fork and chill for another 20 minutes before baking.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Cover the pastry with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights or rice/beans. Bake the shell until it just starts to brown, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool while you prepare the filling.
- To prepare the apples: Toss the sliced apples in a bowl with the lemon juice to prevent discoloration. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat and add the apples and the sugar. Sauté the apples, shaking the pan occasionally, until they're slightly brown, about 15 minutes.
- To prepare the custard: While the apples cook, beat the eggs and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until thick and pale. Add the melted butter and vanilla and continue to mix on high speed until the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Assembly: Arrange the apples along the bottom of the partially-baked tart shell then pour the custard mixture over the apples. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the apples and bake until golden, about 30 minutes.
- Cool before serving.
marla says
Such a captivating, sunny and bright post! I have never been to the French Riviera, though it is high on my list! The color of the water is so beautiful! Love the tart too 🙂
Rosa says
Lovely pictures! Th French Riviera is a beautiful place.
Your tart is very tempting!
Cheers,
Rosa
Valerie says
I read this post whilst sipping on a cup of strong coffee-quite a delightful way to spend a Saturday morning. St. Jean Cap Ferrat sounds like paradise! (Since turning 30, I prefer the quiet nightlife too.) 🙂 Your pictures are stunning! I especially love photo of the storm clouds rolling in…very pensive and rugged. ♥
This apple-chocolate tart is exqusite! If I saw it displayed in a pâtisserie window, I’d snatch it up immediately!
Patty says
Beautiful pictures and excellent reportage Jean! Love the photos of the water- great fun and wonderful memories, can’t wait to see your entire series;-)
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
This place is AMAZING! I am loving this new series and look forward to your next installment. The photos are beautiful and I felt like I was tagging along with you and hubby during your journey. This series is a WINNER! Speaking of winner – that tart is perfect. Happy Saturday!!
Valentina at The Baking Fairy says
Wow! This sounds like an amazing vacation, and I love the pictures! I went to Italy last Christmas to visit my family, and the bakeries I visited were much like the one you went to… I just wish we had them here in the U.S. Apples and chocolate is an unusual combination, but I have made a pear and chocolate cake before and it was delicious! I bet this recipe is just as good 🙂
suzanne Perazzini says
I also love the French Riviera – it’s almost as beautiful as the Italian Riviera but then I am biased as I lived in Italy for a long time. I can see you had a splendid time there and that apple tart with a twist looks amazing.
Lora @cakeduchess says
This part of France is so dear to me. I went to school there and this was one of the places I visited and fell in love with. Your photos are incredible but this tart, oh my gosh. Just love, Jean:)
Jen Laceda @ Tartine and Apron Strings says
Thanks for sharing your trip pictures – makes me want to pack my bags and go. Soon. But alas, real life does not allow me to do that. Maybe next time. I’ll live vicariously through your eyes / lens. Chocolate and apples? it goes well in my book!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
What a great trip, I can’t wait to read more about it. Your pictures are just gorgeous. I am ready to get on a plain and to 🙂
The tart sound delicious!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
It’s raining outside and I’m so excited to visit my Mother in law next week for warmer day and now, after seeing your sunny photos I want to go to a sunny place with a good book, a cup of tea and relax.
Beautiful photos Jean.
The apple tart looks amazing! I love the chocolate apple combo.
Kate@Diethood says
My mouth started to water when I saw that last photo… `slurp`…
I also wouldn’t mind eating it in St. Jean Cap Ferrat ;-D
Krista says
I just discovered your blog through Faith at An Edible Mosaic and absolutely LOVE it. 🙂 Your photos are gorgeous and your recipes delectable. You seem like a true kindred spirit and I’m delighted to be able to follow you now. 🙂
Kim - Liv Life says
I”ve been waiting for this post!!! Such a lovely trip you had, and I’m so happy to see many of these lovely photos all in one place. The Tart looks lovely, but the travel photos steal my heart!
Cristina says
What a beautiful tart, Jean! Your images of your travels and this tart are just gorgeous. Pinning and saving this recipe for a must make. 🙂
Jessica | Portuguese Girl Cooks says
Beautiful photos Jean! The combination of apples and chocolate are so unusual, I bet it’s delicious!
Magic of Spice says
Such a beautiful place…I so want to go someday 🙂 And your tart is equally gorgeous!
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
The blue ocean is amazing, and wish that I’m somewhere else warm and beautiful, especially today’s weather! I always enjoy travel pictures. The great thing about FOOD blogger’s travel post is that it focuses on food and there is a recipe on the travel post. 🙂 I love this tart. So beautiful!!
DR JOHN C.ISLIP says
We were on cap ferrat just a week ago-even in january it was sunny and we walked the whole 12 kms-in bright sunshine with clear blue skies.Pure magic without the crowds.