Grand Marnier Apple Tarte

Southern Polar Bear's Note:

From Chef Natascha Ovando of Coup des Tartes Bistro in Phoenix, Arizona.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

Yield: 1.0 tarte

• 1 ready-made pie crust
• 6 apples , cored, peeled and thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons grand marnier orange liqueur
• 1 small orange, zest of
• 2⁄3; cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 large whole egg
• 1 additional egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter , cut into small pieces

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, toss together the sliced apples, Grand Marnier, orange zest, and sugar; set aside for the flavors to blend.
2. In a seperate bowl, make a kind of custard mixture by stirring together the heavy cream, egg, egg yolk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
3. Heap the sliced apples into the crust with a slotted spoon, so it's not too runny.
4. Pour the custard mixture over the apples and dot the top with pieces of butter.
5. Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

Reviews

[Baby Kato]

This was a lovely tender pie, with a beautiful light and fluffy custard and very fragrant, tasty apple slices. Very quick and easy to make. Wish I could give more than 5*s. Thanks for sharing Southern Polar Bear.