Thanksgiving brings memories. I remember how my sister and I would stretch out on the front lawn after our mid-day feast. The grass still green and the air humid. An impromptu soccer game might begin after our food had settled. Or more likely, we would just sit and talk and laugh. My grandmother’s dressing. My sister’s mashed potatoes. My mother’s turkey, perfectly browned. Food and these small, quiet moments so intricately combined.
And I think that’s one of many reasons that we’re drawn to the classic dishes our families have prepared year after year. We long for the taste, but more importantly, we long for the memories. For simpler days. For childhood days. For days when loved ones, now gone, were still here.
This year at my Thanksgiving table, we’ll share dishes both old and new. Because this year, more than any other year, has been one of rebirth and new life. This rosemary apple rustic pie is a bright and flavorful version of the classic American apple. Dried rosemary melds perfectly with the tart sweetness of granny smith apples. Classic cinnamon is always a must in my apple pies, but rosemary is a lovely new addition. And the buttery pastry crust lends so well to the bright green sprigs. This is a pie that will make everyone happy. New yet old. Classic yet fresh.
Dried Rosemary and Cinnamon from McCormick was all I needed to elevate this dessert into a new realm of flavor. It’s amazing what simple spices and herbs can do! I garnished my pie with a fresh rosemary sprig, but the dried version imparts far more flavor. Serve this rustic pie with freshly whipped vanilla cream or enjoy it all on its own. You won’t regret stepping outside of the box with this one!
Rosemary Apple Rustic Tart
One disc prepared pie dough
3 granny smith apples, peeled and sliced thin
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon McCormick cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon dried McCormick rosemary
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Toss apples with brother sugar, cinnamon, rosemary, and salt. Set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll disc of pie dough into a 12-inch circle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and carefully transfer pie dough to baking sheet. Place the apple mixture in the center of the circle and spread almost to the edges, leaving enough dough to fold over to create a crust on the rim. Brush the apples with melted butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Bake until the crust is golden brown, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Monet
Anecdotes and Apple Cores
It is so nice that you have Thanksgiving, it’s like an extra beautiful holiday for me. I wish we had something like it.
I agree with you – I want to always try new dishes but at the same time the classics bring back so many memories (in a very good way). This apple tart looks wonderful Monet – I love that you changed it up slightly with the rosemary. I hope you had a great weekend friend!
I definitely love infusing my Thanksgivings with some new and some old. Old to keep the memories alive and new to remind us that we are always changing and evolving and moving forward. This tart is so lovely. The herb infusion is great!
Spending valuable time with family on Thanksgiving is precious, and memories we keep from these get togethers are irreplaceable! I absolutely love rosemary, and this apple tart looks fabulous! The earthy, inviting flavors are tickling my taste buds already. Have a great week, lady!
Thanksgiving is definitely a happy time, and recipes like this make it! Lovely!
Thanksgiving is really a day to reflect on all the things that we are blessed with in our lives. The food just makes it all that much better. This tart is beautiful Monet! I can’t wait to see pics of little Lucy’s first Turkey Day! Have a Happy!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love the name of yours and this rustic galette style apple pie. Wonderful – am especially intrigued by the rosemary with the apple. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family, friends, and lots of yummy food.
What a beautiful tart! Love the addition of rosemary. Simply perfect. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day holiday!!!
i’ve never added rosemary to an apple dessert, but i love rosemary with apples in something more savory. this tart sounds wonderful!! perfect for thanksgiving or any special meal in the fall.
I love how simple and rustic this tart looks. The rosemary and apple combination sounds delicious.
It is such a delicate balance, preserving the old traditions, but bringing some fresh air into it.
Thanksgiving is relatively new in my life, as in Brazil obviously such a holiday doesn’t exist. It is my favorite, though, and I embrace the tradition with a big smile in my soul
very grateful to my new country….
your pie could be in the cover of a cooking magazine, you know?
Beautiful combination of flavors. Thanks for sharing it. ela 🙂
Happy first thanksgiving to Miss Lucy…how fun to see it all through her eyes! I love to combine family favorites like my late Grandma’s cornbread dressing…but add in some modern touches to! Have a blessed Thanksgiving, sweet Monet!!
Pairing food memories with new traditions makes for a perfect holiday.I have abundant rosemary in the garden and an apple pie waiting to be made for Thanksgiving. I can’t wait to start a new memory with a snip of rosemary and cinnamon!
You are so good at adding herbs to different desserts! I would have never thought to add rosemary to an apple pie or make it into a tart. Not only is this gorgeous, I bet it tastes incredible. I am so grateful for the Thanksgiving holiday and enjoy the traditional, once a year foods, too. Have a wonderful one!
I’m always surprised that more people don’t have apple pie (or tart, as the case may be!) along with the pumpkin at Thanksgiving dinner. It seems super traditional to me! Love this version with the punch of rosemary. 🙂
This rustic apple tart looks so pretty Monet, it sounds wonderful infused with rosemary. Hope you have a great week and Happy Thanksgiving to you and Lucy 🙂
I’m not sure where he picked it up, but for some reason my son has decided that “Apple Pie” is the food we eat at Thanksgiving. We’ve never had apple pie at Thanksgiving before, but we’re having it this year for him!
Mmmm I love your Thanksgiving memories. And this tart looks gorgeous and delicious!
This is such a lovely recipe! I love trying new recipes on Thanksgiving, this may have to be one of them.
Very delicious looking photos!
Rosemary + apples has to be one of my favorite combos ever! This looks so nice and original! And the photos are gorgeous, I love them!
Have a nice week c:
Thanks for sharing your Thanksgiving memorises 😀
Lovely job! This recipe looks so delicious, apple and rosemary suits each other so well!
Cheers
CCU
What a brilliant idea to combine rosemary with apples, Monet! I can almost taste how delicious that is just by staring at your gorgeous photos. I hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving, your first with sweet little Lucy! I’m sure many new wonderful memories will be made.
This pie looks great! I bet the combination of cinnamon and rosemary is great 🙂
Love the simplicity and rustic charm of this tart!!!! Apples and rosemary pair very well together!
What a love tart, and I love the sound of the rosemary with the apples! I would love a nice big, slice. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Monet,
Your Rustic Apple Tart looks like the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving table. We will be making a an apple pie, or maybe a galette, and will add rosemary.
Happy 1st Thanksgiving to adorable Lucy, you, Ryan , and the rest of your family. It has certainly been a year of rebirth for your family.
This is such a beautiful tart!
Lovely memories. 🙂 I totally agree with everything you said! I gotta have this tart! Is it sweet? Savory? Who cares because it will be delicious!
Have a beautiful Thanksgiving!
Monet, this tart looks just perfect and rustic! What a perfect recipe for Thanksgiving!! 🙂
What a gorgeous tart!! Happy Thanksgiving, girl!
This tart looks fantastic. We have the same dishes each year for Thanksgiving. Even the ones I don’t like are a must. It wouldn’t be the same without them.
Dear sweet Monet, I hope that you enjoy your Thanksgiving with your family. That beautiful daughter of yours is so fortunate to have a mom like you. Your seem to be filled with such emotion, both joy and sadness. This tart is ideal symbolism of fond memories and new additions. I love the rosemary with the apples. 🙂 Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
This is wonderful and I love the infusion of rosemary here. I always love trying something new on Thanksgiving but the old classics are always a must.
That’s such a gorgeous tart! I would love to have a slice!
I know what you mean…I think people love the tradition of Thanksgiving because of the memories. My family, for one, refuses to stray from our favorite dishes and the menu can NOT be altered 😉 Every dish tastes of my childhood 🙂 I love added rosemary to fruit desserts. This sounds wonderful and I love it’s rustic look!
Such a beautiful treat.
This tart is amazing! Excellent addition of rosemary!
I love adding herbs to fruit in desserts. This is a beautiful combination, love the rusticity of the presentation. Yum! x
I just checked out your two more recent posts, wow sweet Lucy is getting big! She truly is so beautiful, and those big beautiful eyes…love love them! This tart looks sooooooo good, I love the addition of rosemary! I have a lovely rosemary plant that is still thriving, YAY! Hugs, Terra
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