Apple Kataifi Tart Recipe
A delightful tart made with fresh apples and kataifi pastry.
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Ingredients
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Tart Base
Apple Filling
Topping
Method
Preparing the Tart Base
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Prepare the Kataifi Pastry
In a large bowl, gently separate the strands of kataifi pastry to prevent clumping.
- 3
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with the kataifi pastry and granulated sugar. Mix until the kataifi is evenly coated.
- 5
Form the Tart Base
Press the kataifi mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a tart pan to form an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Preparing the Apple Filling
- 6
Prepare the Apples
While the tart base is baking, peel and slice the fresh apples into thin wedges.
- 7
Mix Filling Ingredients
In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
Assembling and Baking the Tart
- 8
Add the Apple Filling
Once the tart base is done baking, remove it from the oven and fill it with the prepared apple mixture, spreading it evenly.
- 9
Bake Again
Return the tart to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the apples are tender and the top is slightly caramelized.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Allow the tart to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream if desired.
