Apple Tart with Calvados

Apple Tart with Calvados is a classic French dessert featuring a buttery pastry crust filled with thinly sliced apples, often arranged in a decorative pattern. The dish is elevated by the addition of Calvados, a potent apple brandy from Normandy, which is typically drizzled over the apples or incorporated into a glaze, infusing it with a deep, aromatic apple essence.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This tart is high in carbohydrates from the pastry and apples, with significant fat content from the butter in the crust and any added cream or butter in the filling. A typical serving provides a good amount of dietary fiber from the apples and offers around 350-450 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	32 g
Sodium	180 mg
Potassium	190 mg
Vitamin C	6 mg
Vitamin A	120 IU
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Vitamin E	1.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Magnesium	20 mg

Per 1 tart (1/8 of a 9-inch tart, approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a celebrated example of French regional cuisine, specifically from Normandy, where both apples and Calvados are iconic products. Nutritionally, the use of Calvados not only adds flavor but also concentrates the apple essence, making it a dessert that showcases the fruit in multiple forms.