Normandy is well known for its apples and the various things the Normans do with apples, e.g. cider, calvados and of course the Normandy apple tart.

Having once been a typical Normandy small holding, Basse Copette has a small but very useful collection of apple trees. The types of apple trees planted are evidence of age-old gardening principles, the type one now hears being encouraged on gardening programmes. The first apples start to ripen towards the end of July, and apples are ripening all the way through to early December. If these are wrapped and stored carefully I can have fresh apples all the way through until January the following year.

One of the local treats I provide for self catering guests on their arrival is a Normandy apple tart, and am frequently making these for B&B guests as well. As I am often asked for the recipe I thought I would post it here. Continue reading →