Description
This Gluten-Free Caramel Apple Tart is the ultimate fall dessert that combines buttery almond flour crust, thinly sliced spiced apples, and rich caramel drizzle. It’s an easy recipe that looks bakery-worthy and satisfies every sweet craving without any gluten. Whether you’re in search of new breakfast ideas, healthy snack options, or elegant dinner ideas, this tart fits all categories. Sweet, crisp apples and cozy cinnamon flavors make this a must-bake during the cooler months.
Ingredients
2 cups almond flour
0.25 cup coconut flour
0.25 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
0.25 tsp salt
0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 egg yolk (optional)
3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced thin
1 tbsp lemon juice
0.25 cup maple syrup or honey
1 tsp ground cinnamon
0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
0.25 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch
0.5 cup coconut cream or heavy cream
0.5 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
2 tbsp unsalted butter or coconut oil
1 pinch sea salt
0.5 tsp vanilla extract
0.33 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add egg yolk if using. Press into a tart pan and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Blind bake the crust for 10 minutes using parchment and pie weights. Remove weights and bake 5–7 minutes more until golden. Let cool.
3. Toss apples with lemon juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and arrowroot powder. Let sit for 10 minutes.
4. Arrange apple slices in the cooled crust in a spiral pattern. Pour over any remaining liquid and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
5. Bake tart at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes or until apples are tender. Cover crust edges if browning too fast.
6. In a saucepan, combine coconut cream, sugar, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 5–7 minutes until golden and thick. Remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla.
7. Once tart has cooled slightly, drizzle caramel over apples. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Always use cold butter for a perfectly crumbly crust.
Let the apples rest with spices before baking to intensify flavor.
Drizzle caramel only after slight cooling to prevent it from sliding off.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg