Tarta La Bouie with Grilled Apples Recipe

Tarta La Bouie with Grilled Apples

Recipe provided by Sam Carroll and Cody Carroll

• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Servings: 8 to 10 portions
• Nutrition per Serving (1 of 10): Calories 500, Total Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Carbohydrates 70 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Sugar 40 g, Protein 7 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 255 mg
• Total time: 7 hr 5 min (including cooling and chilling)
• Active preparation: 1 hr 5 min

Crust Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon whole milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• Pinch of kosher salt

Filling Ingredients:

• 3 cups half-and-half
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• Seeds from 1 vanilla bean
• Pinch of kosher salt

Apples:

• 2 apples, cut into quarters
• 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• 1 heaping teaspoon light brown sugar

Topping:

• Honey, for drizzling
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

Special Equipment:

A deep-dish pie pan

1. Prepare the crust: In a stand mixer, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, egg yolk, milk, and vanilla; beat until fully combined and smooth.
2. Combine dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients in two additions until the dough pulls away from the bowl sides. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. Imagine the flaky, golden crust waiting to cradle your creamy filling!
3. Make the filling: In a saucepan, whisk half-and-half, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, vanilla seeds, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly, then simmer 2 minutes until thickened. Cool slightly, press plastic wrap on the surface, and chill completely. This silky custard is the heart of the dessertpure indulgence.
4. Grill the apples: Preheat grill to medium. Toss apple quarters with melted butter and brown sugar. Grill 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized and fragrant. Cool, then slice thinly lengthwise. The smoky sweetness will elevate every bite!
5. Assemble and bake: Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Let dough rest 5 minutes, roll to 1/4-inch thick on floured surface, and fit into deep-dish pie pan. Trim and crimp edges.
6. Whisk filling smooth, pour into crust, and bake 30-35 minutes until crust is golden (filling will jiggle slightly). Cool completely, then chill 2-4 hours until set.
7. Serve with flair: Top with grilled apple slices, drizzle generously with honey, and dust with powdered sugar. Slice and savor this showstopping treatyour guests will be wowed!