With Camembert, also from Normandy, it’s impossible to get more French. Its recipe is proudly defended by many local pastry chefs, each adding their personal touch: with or without almonds, can vanilla be added? This tart may be the simplest to prepare. Peel the apples, cut them into quarters, remove the core and seeds, then cut each quarter in half. On a pastry crust, arrange the fruits in circles on the tart base, with the curved side up. Prepare your filling with a bit of flour, eggs, sugar. Like the dessert, be indulgent and generous. The quantity of apples is crucial for a successful dessert (800 g for 6 people). Baking in the oven for 55 minutes caramelizes the top of the apple quarters. Finally, don’t forget to add a hint of Calvados in the filling, as is typical in Normandy.
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