Apple Frangipan Tart

Learn how to prepare this delicious recipe with a step-by-step video tutorial.

Ingredients

1 - Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

2 - Put the biscuits in a large re-sealable freezer bag and bash with a rolling pin into fine crumbs.

3 - Melt the butter in a small pan, then add the biscuit crumbs and stir until coated with butter.

4 - Tip into the tart tin and, using the back of a spoon, press over the base and sides of the tin to give an even layer.

5 - Chill in the fridge while you make the filling.

Apple Frangipan Tart | Taste Board

6 - Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

7 - You can do this in a food processor if you have one.

8 - Process for 2-3 minutes.

9 - Mix in the eggs, then add the ground almonds and almond extract and blend until well combined.

10 - Peel the apples, and cut thin slices of apple.

11 - Do this at the last minute to prevent the apple going brown.

12 - Arrange the slices over the biscuit base.

13 - Spread the frangipane filling evenly on top.

14 - Level the surface and sprinkle with the flaked almonds.

15 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden-brown and set.

16 - Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 15 minutes.

17 - Remove the sides of the tin.

18 - An easy way to do this is to stand the tin on a can of beans and push down gently on the edges of the tin.

19 - Transfer the tart, with the tin base attached, to a serving plate.

20 - Serve warm with cream, crème fraiche or ice cream.