Simple Apple Tart

Celebrate fall and the upcoming holidays with this flaky and delicious Simple Apple Tart. 

Topped with a drizzle of caramel sauce, this is one dessert that everyone is sure to love!

I received a Stemilt Growers' Curated Box at no cost to me. All opinions, as always, are my own.

Although I love everything pumpkin when fall rolls around, I have an equal amount of love for apples as well. It's been a tradition since my boys were little to head to our local orchard and pick apples and enjoy copious amounts of fresh cider and freshly baked doughnuts. We eat plenty of apples as snacks, but I love to cook with them as well. From savory dishes to sweet desserts, apples are so versatile and can be made into so many things!

Salted Chocolate Caramel Tart

A rich and decadent Salted Chocolate Caramel Tart made with a chocolate 

shortbread crust is just what you need to feed your sweet tooth!

So a few days ago I told you that not everything for Valentine's Day has to be chocolate, and here I am today sharing something chocolate. Do you see the irony here? Don't get me wrong I love chocolate, I mean I looooove chocolate, but I just wanted to make the point that there are other delicious sweet treats besides our beloved chocolate. And I shared Triple Ginger Cookies. Which are fabulous by the way, and good for you to boot. But here I am today sharing this luxurious Salted Chocolate Caramel Tart. And I'm not sure I can get away with saying this is good for you. Other than it does have dark chocolate which has some health benefits. That's good enough for me! 

Apple Browned Butter Tart #SundaySupper

This beautiful tart is filled with delicious Honeycrisp apples and a browned butter custard filling that is simply irresistible! 

Although I love to bake, pies have never been my forte. I'm not exactly sure what it is. Maybe I'm intimidated by the whole crust thing. Or just the precision of everything. Whatever the reason is, I seem to gravitate towards baking everything else other than pie!

When I found out the theme for this weeks' Sunday Supper was pie, I knew I had to get in the kitchen and come up with something special. My creation is this Apple Browned Butter Tart. With it's flaky crust, creamy custard filling, and tender apples, it's a dessert you'll want to make again and again!

Fall Dried Fruit Tart

Dried plums get plumped up to luscious goodness in this delicious, fruity Fall dessert!

I've been obsessed with baking recently. {Even more so than usual!} I know it's because it's Fall and I always get so excited when the weather cools off to get into the kitchen and bake. I've been developing a lot of new Fall recipes too, and my family has definitely enjoyed being my official taste testers! 

One of my favorite snacks are California dried plums, so I always have them around the house. I had a glorious idea recently to bake with these little gems, and I created this beautiful Fall Dried Fruit Tart. Rehydrating the plums makes them plump up and turn soft and tender, which is perfect in this dessert. 

Gruyere & Campari Tomato Tart

A light, crispy pastry with a savory twist!

I have a serious love of puff pastry. I mean, what's not to love? The buttery, flaky crust is the best vehicle for just about anything you can think of, both sweet and savory. Most people think to use this delicious dough for sweet treats, but I almost prefer the savory options. 

I found some beautiful Campari tomatoes at the store earlier this week and immediately my mind was dreaming of a tomato tart. The sweet Campari paired with nutty Gruyere cheese and fresh rosemary is the perfect combination! It's very easy to put together and is hands down my new favorite lunch.

Peach Tart

Just in time for the 4th of July I made you a treat! A fresh peach tart to be exact. This really is the perfect dessert combo...sweet, juicy peaches on top of a crunchy yet tender crust. Words don't do it justice, you need to try it for yourself!

My official taste tester, aka my oldest son, could hardly wait for the tart to cool so he could try a piece. Thankfully the wait was worth it. He scored it a 12 out of 10! :)

The best part about this tart is it's actually very easy to make. Just a handful of ingredients and you're on your way to the perfect dessert for your holiday. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or top it with fresh whipped cream for an extra special touch!

Peach Tart
Recipe written by The Chef Next Door
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup coconut flour
1 cup  all-purpose flour
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed and divided
6 Tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
1 egg yolk
1/4 tsp salt
3 large fresh peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
Zest of one small orange
2 Tbsp orange marmalade 

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees . Place both flours, 1/4 cup of the brown sugar, butter cubes, egg and salt into a food processor and pulse until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water, depending on how dry the dough is. (It should not be too wet, it should feel like sand between your fingers) Press the mixture into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.

In a medium bowl toss the sliced peaches with the remaining 1/4 cup of brown sugar and the orange zest. Arrange the peach slices in the tart pan in 3 circles, starting closest to the outer edge, alternating the direction of the slices with each circle. Bake at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes on the middle rack, until crust is lightly browned and the peaches are tender.

In a small bowl combine the marmalade with a tablespoon of water. Using a pastry brush, brush the mixture gently over the top of the peaches. Cool the tart completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Bon Appetit!