When the crispness of Irish orchard apples meets the warming soul of Jameson Irish Whiskey, something magical happens. This Apple and Jameson Tart is a modern Irish dessert masterpiece — rustic in spirit, elegant on the plate, and loaded with tradition and flavor. It’s the kind of dessert that would feel equally at home in a farmhouse kitchen or a Michelin-starred restaurant in Dublin.
After all, apples and whiskey have long been staples in Irish kitchens and stories, and now they come together in this delicious tart that’s as memorable as it is comforting.
If you’ve been indulging in treats like the Guinness S’more Pie, Guinness Porter Cake, or Irish Apple Crumble, then this tart is your next journey into Ireland’s sweetest traditions.
🥧 What Makes This Tart So Special?
This isn’t just another apple pie. It’s a refined yet rustic tart, spiced delicately, enhanced with a splash of Jameson whiskey, and baked in a flaky shortcrust pastry. The result is a dessert that’s soft, boozy, crisp, and comforting all at once.
🧾 Apple and Jameson Tart Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Tart Crust:
- 1½ cups plain flour
- ½ cup cold Kerrygold butter, cubed
- 2 tbsp sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2–3 tbsp cold water
For the Filling:
- 4–5 tart Irish apples (like Bramley), peeled and sliced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp flour (to thicken juices)
- Zest of ½ lemon
- 2 tbsp Jameson Irish Whiskey
Optional Glaze:
- 2 tbsp apricot jam or honey, warmed
- Splash of water or whiskey
👨🍳 Method:
- Make the pastry: Rub flour and butter together until crumbly. Add sugar, salt, and just enough water to form a dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Roll out pastry and line a tart tin. Dock with a fork and blind bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the filling: Toss apple slices with sugar, spices, flour, zest, and Jameson.
- Arrange filling in the crust and bake for 30–40 minutes, until apples are tender and crust is golden.
- Brush with glaze and allow to cool slightly before serving.
🍽 What to Serve It With
- A dollop of whiskey cream sauce from our Apple Crumble recipe
- A scoop of vanilla or Irish cream ice cream
- A glass of Jameson over ice
- After a meal of Seafood Chowder, Fish Stew, or Colcannon
And don’t forget a side of Brown Bread or Potato Bread with tea if you’re having it earlier in the day.
✨ Variations
- Add raisins soaked in whiskey for extra punch
- Try a crumble topping over the tart instead of glaze
- Replace apples with a mix of pear and apple slices for a seasonal twist
- Serve mini tarts for elegant individual portions
Final Thoughts
Two Irish icons — apples and whiskey — come together in this tart like old friends sharing a story by the fire. Rustic, rich, and refined, this dessert is an unforgettable end to any Irish meal.
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