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Yummy Portuguese Apple and Cinnamon Tart Recipe

Yummy Portuguese apple and cinnamon tart recipe (receita de tarte de maçã e canela), a traditional dessert that combines the sweetness of apples and warmth of cinnamon.
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Yummy Portuguese Apple and Cinnamon Tart Recipe

Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 40 min
Ready In 55 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings6

Ingredients

1 roll of puff pastry 3 apples2 tablespoons of butter1 cup of sugar1 1/4 cups (10 oz) of milk4 eggs1 tablespoon of cornstarch (Maizena)1 teaspoon of cinnamonZest of 1 lemonPowdered sugar
1 roll of puff pastry 3 apples2 tablespoons of butter1 cup of sugar1 1/4 cups (10 oz) of milk4 eggs1 tablespoon of cornstarch (Maizena)1 teaspoon of cinnamonZest of 1 lemonPowdered sugar
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Preparation

  1. Peel the apples, core them, and cut into slices.
  2. In a frying pan, melt the butter and add the apples.
  3. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and the cinnamon.
  5. Stir and let it cook on low heat for a little longer.
  6. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  8. Line a tart pan with removable bottom with the pastry and prick the bottom with a fork.
  9. In a bowl, mix the eggs, remaining sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and milk and whisk well until smooth.
  10. Place the apples in the tart shell, then pour the egg mixture over the top.
  11. Bake for 30 minutes.
  12. Remove and let cool before unmolding.
  13. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Delicias com Pimenta

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Comments
Judy Cotterill
Judy Cotterill
I was wondering what size tart pan I should use. I have a 10-inch and 11-inch. I have everything else ready to go!!!
3 Months ago, Saturday, February 1, 2025
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Port
I would use the 10", it should be just right, good luck.
3 Months ago, Saturday, February 1, 2025
Mary Chancellor
Mary Chancellor
What size tart pan? I have 9, 10 and 11 inch tart pans. Thank you for your help Sincerely, Mary C
4 Months ago, Friday, January 10, 2025
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Port
10" or 11" will work.
4 Months ago, Friday, January 10, 2025
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