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Savory Apple Tart & Caramelized Onions

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 450
A delicious savory tart combining sweet apples, caramelized onions, and sharp cheddar for a perfect appetizer or main dish.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter (cut into small pieces, and freeze until firm)
  • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk egg and yolk
  • 1/4 cup ice water (plus 3 Tbs.)
  • 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 yellow onions sliced into thin rings
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 Tbs. fresh thyme leaves (plus more for garnish (optional))
  • 3-4 Granny Smith Washington apples cored, partially peeled, and thinly sliced

Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Combine butter, flour, and salt in a food processor; pulse until coarse.
  • Whisk egg, yolk, and ice water; drizzle into processor to form dough. Chill for 1 hour.
  • Roll dough, fit into baking sheet, fold edges, and freeze 30 minutes.
  • Bake crust at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes, then cool slightly and reduce oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Caramelize onions in butter and olive oil until browned, about 8 minutes per side.
  • Spread sour cream mixture on crust, top with cheese, thyme, apples, onions, remaining cheese, salt, and pepper. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough thoroughly and slice apples thinly for even cooking.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple, Cheddar, onion