Apple Tart with Apple Cinnamon Jam – Easy & Impressive Dessert

This apple tart with apple cinnamon jam is the ultimate combination of simplicity and elegance. A buttery crust filled with smooth apple jam and topped with thinly sliced apples, dusted with brown sugar and cinnamon. Perfect for cozy gatherings, Sunday desserts, or festive dinners — this tart is as beautiful as it is delicious.

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Apple Tart with Apple Cinnamon Jam – Easy & Impressive Dessert

Recipe by George Zolis

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: DessertCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy

Servings

10

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

50

minutes

Calories

290

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

A rustic apple tart with buttery crust, apple cinnamon jam, and caramelized apple slices. Easy to make and irresistibly fragrant, an impressive dessert with minimal effort!

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Ingredients

Metric US

• For the Dough

• 300 g 2 1/2 All-Purpose Flour

• 1 pinch 1 pinch Baking Powder

• 1 pinch 1 pinch Salt

• 80 g 1/3 cup Sugar

• 180 g 6 oz Butter, cold

• 1 large 1 large Egg

• 1 1 Vanilla Capsule

• For the Filling

• 3 large 3 large Apples

• 400-500 g 1 1/2 – 2 Apple Jam

• For Topping

• Ground Cinnamon

• Brown Sugar

How to make Apple Tart

• In a stand mixer bowl, combine sugar, egg, cold butter, vanilla, salt, flour, and baking powder.
• Mix on low speed with the paddle attachment until a firm dough forms.
• If the dough crumbles, add 1–2 tbsp water.
• Shape the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a few minutes.
• In a bowl with water, add juice from half a lemon.
• Peel, core, and slice the apples thinly. Place in the lemon water to prevent browning.
• Press the chilled dough evenly into a 27–28 cm (10–11 inch) tart pan.
• Spread apple jam evenly over the base.
• Drain the apple slices and arrange them neatly on top.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) (static heat) for 50 minutes, until golden and aromatic.

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A Rustic Apple Tart Everyone Can Make

This apple tart with apple cinnamon jam is proof that you don’t need to be a pastry chef to create something stunning. The dough comes together in minutes, and the result is a tender, buttery crust filled with sweet apple jam and beautifully caramelized apple slices.

The apple jam intensifies the flavor and keeps the filling moist, while the combination of cinnamon and brown sugar creates a golden, slightly crisp top. Each bite tastes like autumn in a dessert — cozy, aromatic, and comforting.

Tips for Perfect Apple Tart

• Use tart apples (like Granny Smith or Pink Lady) to balance the sweetness.
• If using store-bought jam, choose one with low sugar for better flavor.
• Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a dessert worthy of any bakery.

A Dessert That Impresses Without Effort

Whether served for Sunday lunch, tea time, or a festive table, this tart never fails to impress. It’s easy, elegant, and filled with the cozy flavors of apple, cinnamon, and vanilla — a true classic that everyone loves.

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