Apple, speck and radicchio tart recipe
Super-simple but sophisticated - a great showcase for winter flavours. Perfect recipe for a starter or a tasty light lunch.
Servings
4people
Cook Time
40minutes
Servings
4people
Cook Time
40minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 190˚C/170˚C FAN/GAS 5
  2. BRAISE Halve the radicchio, then cut each half into wedges. Rinse well under running water. Put 1 tablespoon of oil into a large frying pan, add the radicchio wedges, drizzle with the vinegar and sprinkle with a little salt. Cook over a low heat for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, wash the apples and cut into thin slices. Separate the egg and beat the egg yolk lightly with a fork.
  4. Butter a large baking tin, unfold the puff pastry sheet and place in the tin. With a knife score a 1cm wide border around the edge of the pastry. Brush the border with the egg yolk and sprinkle with the grated parmesan.
  5. Place a layer of apple slices over the pastry, roughly tear the speck slices and arrange over the apples. Then add the radicchio wedges on top and scatter with rosemary. Drizzle with a little oil and cover with foil.
  6. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake the tart for another 15 minutes.
  7. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes

This super-simple tart is great for a light lunch or a tasty starter.   Serve with a salad of winter leaves.  The radicchio an be prepared in advance, then assemble the tart just before serving.