The other day, our farmer Sébastien from Domaine Épicurien, shared a photo of his grandmother’s hand-written original apple tart recipe with us. His grandmother, Mamie Monique—affectionately called Momone by her family—is known for her delicious cooking, and this tart is a winter classic and proof that French grandmothers always have the best recipes! This tart, known as “Tarte aux Pommes à l’Alsacienne“, combines a buttery crust, sweet apples, and a rich custard topping, making it the perfect dessert to warm up your winter evenings. 

This versatile recipe also works just as well with pears! In fact, Sébastien has a project featuring a mixed box of apples and pears that you can order here, to try making one of each! Here’s how you can recreate this delicious tradition at home:  

Ingredients  

For the crust:

– 250g of flour  

– 125g of butter  

– ½ glass of water  

For the filling:

– 1kg of apples  

– 100g of sugar  

For the cream:

– 200g of fresh cream (crème fraîche)  

– 125g of sugar  

– 1 tablespoon of cornstarch  

– 2 eggs  

Instructions 
 

1. Prepare the crust: 

   Mix the flour, butter, and water to form a dough. Roll it out and place it in a round tart tin.  

2. Add the apples:  

   Slice the apples thinly and arrange them beautifully over the crust. Sprinkle 100g of sugar evenly on top.  

3. Bake the base: 

   Preheat your oven and bake the tart at a high temperature for 15 minutes.  

4. Make the cream:

   While the tart is baking, mix the eggs, fresh cream, sugar, and cornstarch to make the custard.  

5. Combine and finish baking:  

   Pour the custard mixture over the tart and return it to the oven. Bake until the crust is golden and the custard is set.  

Enjoy this delightful tart as a dessert or an afternoon snack. It’s a little slice of Alsace that Sébastien’s family has lovingly passed down—and now, it’s yours to share!