Tarte aux pommes avec compote et pâte brisée maison

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade pie crust

Whole wheat pastry dough adds fiber, while homemade crust can reduce costs.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean offers pure flavor, while essence is more affordable.

Prepare the pâte brisée by mixing 250 gr of flour, 100 gr of butter, 20 gr of sugar, a hint of vanilla, and a little cold water until a dough forms.

Roll out the pâte brisée and place it in a tart pan.

For the compote, peel and chop 4 apples, then cook them in a pan with 20 gr of butter, 1 tablespoon of sugar, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of water until soft. Add an extra tablespoon of water if needed.

Spread the compote over the tart base.

Slice 2 to 3 apples and arrange them on top of the compote.

Brush the top with 25 gr of melted butter and sprinkle with brown sugar.

Bake the tart until golden brown.

Glaze with a little apricot jam before serving.

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