This elegant Marlborough Tart features a buttery pastry crust filled with a rich, velvety custard made from homemade applesauce, eggs, cream, and a splash of sherry. The addition of fresh lemon zest and juice balances the sweetness, creating a sophisticated flavor profile that is both comforting and refined. Ideal for afternoon tea or as a sophisticated dessert for special occasions, this tart showcases the timeless appeal of fruit-based custards. The homemade applesauce ensures a smooth, silky texture that sets perfectly as it cools, offering a tender bite with every slice.
Marlborough Tart
Description
This elegant Marlborough Tart features a buttery pastry crust filled with a rich, velvety custard made from homemade applesauce, eggs, cream, and a splash of sherry. The addition of fresh lemon zest and juice balances the sweetness, creating a sophisticated flavor profile that is both comforting and refined. Ideal for afternoon tea or as a sophisticated dessert for special occasions, this tart showcases the timeless appeal of fruit-based custards. The homemade applesauce ensures a smooth, silky texture that sets perfectly as it cools, offering a tender bite with every slice.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400&# 194;°F (200ðC).
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Prepare the applesauce: Peel, core, and thinly slice the 10 apples.
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Place sliced apples in a saucepan with 1 cup of water. Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
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Remove from heat and blend the cooked apples in an electric blender or pass through a fine sieve to create a smooth sauce.
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Return the applesauce to the saucepan, add 1 cup of granulated sugar, and cook over brisk heat for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Remove from heat and let the applesauce cool to room temperature, but do not chill.
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Line a 9-inch pie pan with the pastry crust and refrigerate while preparing the filling.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled applesauce with 1/2 cup sugar, 2/3 cup light cream, lemon rind, lemon juice, and sherry.
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Beat the 3 eggs well and stir them into the applesauce mixture.
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Pour the filling into the chilled pastry shell.
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Bake at 400ðF (200ðC) for 10 minutes.
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Reduce oven temperature to 325ðF (160ðC) and continue baking for 45 minutes, or until the center is set.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack. The filling will firm up as it cools.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 267.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14.5g23%
- Saturated Fat 8.8g45%
- Cholesterol 44.0mg15%
- Sodium 4.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 35.2g12%
- Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
- Sugars 34.0g
- Protein 0.9g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.