Jul 09 2026
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Appple Tart Recipe

Inspired by Vela Toronto
Time2h
Serves8

popcorn ice cream. miso caramel.

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Ingredients

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Apple Tart

Popcorn Ice Cream

Miso Caramel

Method

Apple Tart

  1. 1

    Prepare Tart Crust

    In a mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, sugar, and salt. Mix until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until the dough holds together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare Apple Filling

    In another bowl, combine sliced apples with cinnamon, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.

  3. 3

    Assemble Tart

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled dough and fit it into a tart pan. Fill with apple mixture and brush edges with egg wash.

  4. 4

    Bake

    Bake for 45-50 minutes until apples are tender and crust is golden. Let cool before serving.

Popcorn Ice Cream

  1. 5

    Make Popcorn

    Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or stovetop method. Set aside to cool.

  2. 6

    Prepare Ice Cream Base

    In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves. Stir in vanilla extract.

  3. 7

    Blend with Popcorn

    Add cooled popcorn to the cream mixture. Blend until smooth. Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

  4. 8

    Churn Ice Cream

    Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Freeze until firm.

Miso Caramel

  1. 9

    Make Caramel

    In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves and turns golden brown. Remove from heat.

  2. 10

    Add Cream and Miso

    Carefully whisk in heavy cream and miso paste. Stir until smooth. Add butter and mix until melted.

  3. 11

    Cool

    Let caramel cool before drizzling over the tart and ice cream.

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