Cold weather means apple pie (or some version thereof) in my house. Our favorite is this cinnamon-spiked apple tart encased in a pecan crust. Since my boys go gaga for anything involving baked apples, this gluten free apple tart with a high protein, grain free crust doesn’t last long around here.
I love that the boys (and their friends) gobble down a treat high in fiber and other nutrients, with a minute amount of added sweetener –this entire dessert has a mere one tablespoon of honey. While super kid-friendly, this not-too-sweet tart also makes a gluten free, dairy free dessert that is rich enough to satisfy discerning palates, hence the place it will take on on our Thanksgiving table next month.
Cinnamon Apple Tart with Pecan Crust
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium Jonagold apples, peeled, cored and sliced ⅛-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 Pecan Tart Crust
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss apple slices, lemon juice, arrowroot, honey and cinnamon
- Fan apples out on top of uncooked crust, forming a circle
- Layer more apples over circle and in its center
- Cover tart with tin foil, and bake at 350°F for 45-70 minutes, or until juices are bubbling
- Remove foil and cook uncovered for 5-10 more minutes
- Serve with Vegan Coconut Whip (page 94 Gluten-Free Cupcakes)
Equipment
Here are some of my other fall friendly apple recipes:
Are you looking forward to Thanksgiving? What types of recipes would you like to see here before the holiday?
Renee Kretzmer says
Hi Elana, I am a great fan of yours and have been making your recipes for years.They always work our perfectly.Thanks!
One question. I can’t buy a ready made pecan crust Do you have a recipe for that?
Thanks Renee
Elana says
Renee, if you click the highlighted words in the ingredients portion of the recipe that say “1 Pecan Tart Crust” you will be taken to that recipe :-)
Dorothy Scherr says
Net carbs per slice?
Thanks, love. WONDERFUL recipe .I am cooking for my husband and my brother on Christmas Day and my brother is a diabetic. He says absolutely no honey or Maple syrup, but one tablespoon seem so little. Advice?
Elana says
Dorothy, thanks for your comment. I provide nutrition info for the recipes in my 3 cookbooks. In terms of dietary restrictions, I always listen to the requests of my guests, without exception, especially when it is a medical issue :-)
Rhona Levine says
Yesterday being mother’s day and since my daughter lives in LA and I live in Canada she came up with the idea that we would both make the same dessert,have tea and FaceTime.
My daughter picked this Apple Tart to make since I have Celiac gluten free is my go to.
I have to say it was scrumptious!!
I love your recipes they are simple and tasty.
Thanks for making my Mother’s Day memorable.
Elana says
Rhona, what a wonderful thing to do for Mother’s Day, a tart with tea on FaceTime! So glad that I was part of your celebration via this dessert :-)
J says
Can I freeze this? If not, what paleo desserts can I freeze?
Elana says
J, I usually have around a dozen boys here after school snacking on everything I make, so don’t get a chance to freeze much! I have frozen my Paleo Bagels:
https://elanaspantry.com/paleo-bagels/
Enjoy!
Elana
Christy says
Do you have suggestions for pear and peach fillings that would work for this tart?
Elana says
Christy, what a great idea! I don’t have exact measurements, but it sounds wonderful :-)
Faith says
Can I make the filling and freeze it to make the tart later? I have lots of apples to process. I was thinking about making applie pie filling and freezing them for use later. Now that I follow a paleo lifestyle, I’m unsure how the ingredients will hold up or if they will be too soggy after I thaw. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Elana says
Faith, I haven’t tried freezing this so not sure how that would work. If you do experiment please let us know how it goes :-)
Kris says
Two Q’s – would this work with Pears? and is there an alternative for the arrowroot powder? (What about coconut flour in its place?) I will use the honey and everything else, but thinking about omitting the arrowroot powder. From the comments sounds like it may get a little soggy possibly – even if I keep the honey?
Elana says
Kris, I think this might work nicely with pears. I’m not so sure about replacing the arrowroot powder. If you do experiment please let us know how it goes :-)
Karen says
I have substituted tapioca flour for arrowroot powder in many recipes and has worked well.
After I make this tart I will let you know how it worked.
Elana says
Thanks Karen!
Jeannette says
I made this last Friday. The crust wasn’t soggy at all. The test came when I presented a slice to my husband with some whipped coconut cream (with a little vanilla extract in). He said it was honestly one of the best apple tarts he’d ever had. I had to use Cortlands as I couldn’t get Jonagolds, but everything came out wonderfully! In fact, I’m blogging about this pie right now, giving people the links to your recipes! Thanks so much, once again. (He also loves the chile lime mustard chicken)
Elana says
Jeannette, thanks for letting us know that your husband said this is one of the best apple tarts he’d ever had :-)
Diane says
Nut allergy. A crust other than pecan?
Elana says
Diane, here’s a link to my Nut-Free Recipes page for you:
https://elanaspantry.com/diets/nut-free/
Enjoy!
Elana