AUTUMN APPLE TART

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There are so many apple orchards in our state, and this tasty tart is one of my favorite ways to use this abundant fall fruit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

CRUST:
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons 2% milk
6 medium tart apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
TOPPING:
1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Combine egg and milk; stir into flour mixture until blended. , Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 11-in. tart pan with removable bottom. Arrange apple slices over crust., In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over apples. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.