Stout apple tart
Shared by Sarah Jane · 21 October 2026
The story behind the recipe
My dad taught me this recipe. It was one of our favourite ways to spend time together. My dad is a huge fan of stout and he loved eating apple tart with stout . This inspired this recipe.
- Sarah Jane
Ingredients
3–4 large Bramley apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1.5 cm chunks 150 ml Irish dark stout or any preferred dark stout 3 tbsp dark brown sugar or muscovado sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp orange zest (optional, but complements roasted malt flavors) 1 tbsp butter
Method
Method 1. Syrup Reduction Combine 150ml dark stout and 3 tbsp dark brown sugar in a wide saucepan over medium heat. Stir 1–2 minutes until sugar dissolves. Bring to a steady bubble; simmer uncovered for 3–4 minutes until liquid turns into a glossy, dark syrup. 2. Infusing the Apples Lower heat. Stir in 1 tbsp butter, 1 tsp cinnamon, and ½ tsp orange zest until melted. Add the cubed Bramley apples and fold for 1 minute until well coated. Cover with a lid and simmer over low heat for 5–6 minutes. 3. Finishing Remove lid; check tenderness with a knife (edges soft, center slightly firm). If liquid remains runny, simmer uncovered for 60–90 seconds to form a thick glaze. Transfer directly to a baking dish for crumble or serve warm over ice cream.