6 Place the tart in the preheated oven and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until the crust and topping are golden brown Remove from the oven and cool on a rack IT’S DONE WHEN IT’S DONE The tart shell should be a medium dark brown color and the nougat topping should be golden brown and glossy STORAGE This tart has a shelf life of 2 days at room temperature and can be refrigerated for 1 day but after that will get soggy I prefer to eat it the day it’s baked It can also be double-wrapped and frozen My thawing instructions are often the same: I like to let the product thaw out at room temperature and then I flash it at 400°F/200°C for 1 minute to regain the crisp texture JACQUY’S TAKEAWAYS >> Do not sauté the apples too long or they will be dry; you want them to still be juicy in the center If you want juicier apples you can always cut them in larger pieces or sauté them for a shorter time >> The nougat topping can be replaced with Streusel You will need about 120 grams (1 cup) >> Serving this apple tart warm and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream takes it to the level of pastry heaven ... instructions are often the same: I like to let the product thaw out at room temperature and then I flash it at 400°F/200°C for 1 minute to regain the crisp texture JACQUY’S TAKEAWAYS >> Do not sauté the apples too long or... apples too long or they will be dry; you want them to still be juicy in the center If you want juicier apples you can always cut them in larger pieces or sauté them for a shorter time >> The nougat topping can be... You will need about 120 grams (1 cup) >> Serving this apple tart warm and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream takes it to the level of pastry heaven