Description
A unique and flavorful tart featuring sweet caramelized onions, crisp apples, and sharp cheddar cheese, all encased in a flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 store-bought or homemade tart crust
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 3–5 tablespoons ice-cold water (for crust)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Butter, for cooking
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions in a skillet over low heat for about 30 minutes until they are golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Add the sliced apples to the skillet and cook until they are just softening, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle a pinch of brown sugar, salt, and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- If the pan gets too brown, add a tablespoon of water or white wine to deglaze.
- Preheat the oven as per crust instructions, then fill the tart shell with the onion and apple mixture and top with grated cheddar.
- Bake according to tart crust instructions until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
Experiment with different cheeses or add ingredients like bacon or nuts for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg