Ingredients for French Mini Apple Tarts
Creating French mini apple tarts is a delightful endeavor that requires carefully selected ingredients. For the apple filling, you’ll need three small gala apples, one tablespoon of maple syrup, a teaspoon of apple pie spice (homemade or store-bought), and one tablespoon of lemon juice. The maple syrup glaze includes a quarter cup of maple syrup, one teaspoon of apple pie spice, a tablespoon of lemon juice, a pinch of Himalayan pink salt, and a quarter cup of crushed roasted pecans.
Preparing the Tart Dough
The crust is equally important and requires three cups of gluten-free flour mix, a quarter cup of almond meal, a quarter cup of arrowroot powder, one and a quarter cups of cooled vegan butter, one-third cup of maple syrup, and two teaspoons of pure vanilla extract. Don’t forget to keep some ice-cold water handy, about three to four tablespoons, for bringing the dough together.
Steps to Assemble and Bake
To prepare the tarts, begin by crafting the filling and glaze. For the glaze, combine all ingredients in a small pot, boil, reduce heat, stir for two minutes, and set aside. Slice the washed and dried apples, mix them with maple syrup and other ingredients, then set aside. For the crust, blend dry ingredients with vegan butter in a food processor. Gradually add the wet ingredients and ice-cold water until a dough forms. Shape this dough into balls, press them into tart pans, and arrange the apple slices decoratively. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, cool slightly, glaze with maple syrup, and top with roasted pecans for a truly indulgent treat.
