Thin French Apple Tart

By fluteanjel

This dramatic 12-inch French apple tart will elicit a wow from your guests. They will never know that this dessert uses only six ingredients and bakes in just half an hour.

David Bonom, Cooking Light

MARCH 2004

Amount per serving

Calories: 220
Calories from fat: 30%
Fat: 7.3g
Saturated fat: 2.9g
Monounsaturated fat: 3.2g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9g
Protein: 0.6g
Carbohydrate: 39g
Fiber: 1.9g
Cholesterol: 5mg
Iron: 0.2mg
Sodium: 100mg
Calcium: 6mg

Ingredients

• 1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie dough (such as Pillsbury)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 pounds Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°.
Place dough on a lightly floured surface; roll into a 12-inch circle. Place on a 12-inch pizza pan. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar mixture over dough. Arrange apple slices spokelike on top of dough, working from outside edge of dough to the center. Sprinkle apple slices with remaining sugar mixture. Bake at 425° for 30 minutes.
Combine honey and vanilla in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at high 40 seconds. Brush honey mixture over warm tart. Serve warm.

Note:

Use a paring knife to prepare the apples for this simple dessert.