Authentic Tarte Normande Recipe Normandy, France

Name: Tarte Normande
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: CRUST; 1 ⅔ cups (200g) flour; 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp (100g) butter; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 egg yolk; 2 tbsp cold water; FILLING; 4 apples; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup (50g) sugar; 1/2 cup (50g) ground almonds; 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream; 1 oz (30 ml) Calvados apple brandy; a handful of sliced almonds

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Introduction & history

Unlike most other classic French apple tarts, which are typically topped with beautifully arranged apple slices and baked until the apples are caramelized, tarte Normande is made with a layer of apples covered in a custard that is baked until it sets. In addition to the custard, this tart is also set apart by the addition of Calvados apple brandy, which imparts an exceptional aroma.

Main ingredients

Wheat Flour
Apples
Eggs
Almonds
Butter
Heavy Cream
Calvados
Sugar
Salt