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    Home » All Recipes » Desserts » Pies & Tarts

    Puff Pastry Apple Tart

    Published: Oct 30, 2022 by RichandDelish · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    This puff pastry apple tart is the perfect easy apple dessert. It is made with caramelized apples and store-bought puff pastry!

    Bite missing from a puff pastry apple tart.

    This tart is perfectly served with a drizzle of caramel sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top! This recipe couldn't be easier. You simply prepare and cook the apples, and bake them over store bought puff pastry!

    If you like apple recipes, check out our apple cinnamon rolls, apple crumble cake, apple fritters, apple crumble muffins, easy apple cake, apple crumble pie, and apple turnovers!

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    • Why this recipe works
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Faq's
    • Storing
    • Reheating
    • Freezing
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
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    Why this recipe works

    • This recipe is made with store-bought puff pastry which is the easiest and fastest!
    • It is topped with deliciously spiced and caramelized apples.
    • Topped with caramel sauce and powdered sugar.
    • Has a flakey and buttery texture that no one can resist.
    • Can be made with homemade puff pastry as well!
    Apple tarts with caramel sauce and powder sugar.

    Ingredients

    Before you start to make this recipe, measure and prepare your ingredients so the cooking process will go smoothly and easily.

    Full measurements are in the recipe card below.

    Frozen puff pastry- we use store-bought frozen puff pastry, we find it the easiest and fastest to work with. If you want to use a homemade puff pastry, that will work great as well.

    Apples- we like to use green apples for this recipe, they are a little bit less sweet, but any kind of your favorite apples will work!

    Brown sugar- we use brown sugar for this recipe. Brown sugar adds a caramelly flavor. You can use dark brown sugar as well.

    Cinnamon and nutmeg- give a delicious flavor and compliments the apples perfectly.

    Salt– We used kosher salt for this recipe. Salt doesn’t give the cake a salty taste.

    Honey- we used honey for the apple topping, but you can swap it with maple as well!

    Cornstarch- to thicken up the mixture so it will be easy to work with.

    Egg- you will need 1 egg for this recipe, for the egg wash. Make sure that your egg is at room temperature.

    Instructions

    Preheat an oven to 200c (400f), and let your puff pastry thaw for about 2 hours (before preheating the oven) or until it's easy to work with.

    Lightly flour a clean surface and use a rolling pin to roll the puff pastry slightly and cut it into 9 even rectangles using a pizza cutter or a knife.

    Use a butter knife to score a smaller rectangle into each tart piece.

    Tart process shots.

    Place the rectangles on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and place it in the fridge while you make the topping.

    Make the apple topping

    Peel, core, and slice the apples into medium-sized slices (not too thinly).

    Add the apples to a saucepan over medium heat, and add the cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, kosher salt, honey (or maple), and 1 tablespoon of water. Mix with a wooden spatula until well combined and the brown sugar is dissolved.

    Tart process shots.

    Reduce to medium-low heat, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes.

    Add the cornstarch mixed with a little bit of water and mix until there are no lumps of cornstarch visible. Add the cornstarch mixture to the apple mixture and mix well. Set aside to cool.

    Tart process shots.

    Remove the pan from the fridge and top each dough rectangle with a few slices of the cooked apples. Brush the edges of the tarts with egg wash and sprinkle demerara sugar on top of an extra crunch.

    Tart process shots.

    Bake the tarts in a 200c (400f) preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown on top. Keep an eye on the tarts so they won't burn.

    Tart process shots.

    Remove from the oven and let them cool for 30 minutes.

    Top each tart with caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade) and powdered sugar. Serve with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

    Tart process shots.

    Expert Tips

    • Feel free to make the tarts in whatever size you'd like. You can make these smaller or bigger. We cut ours into 6 tarts.
    • Keep an eye on the tarts when they are baking! They are easy to burn.
    • Make these tarts your own by adding or topping them with your favorite flavors. Add a teaspoon of fig jam, and top it with powdered sugar, caramel sauce, etc.
    • Don't slice the apples too thinly, I recommend slicing them into medium thickness, because in the cooking process, they will shrink, and we want to feel the texture of the apples in every bite.
    Close up shot of apple tart with a bite missing from it.

    Faq's

    Can I use precooked puff pastry for this?

    Yes! You can use store-bought precooked puff pastry for this recipe. I like baking frozen puff pastry for the freshest apple tart.

    What are the best apples to use in baking?

    Use your favorite kind of apples! We like using granny smith apples, but any apple kind will work. If you like sweet apples, use Honeycrisp, or pink lady.

    How do I thaw puff pastry?

    Place the puff pastry at room temperature for 2-3 hours until its thawed or place it in the fridge overnight.

    Close up shot of apple tart.

    Storing

    Store these in the fridge sealed with plastic wrap or foil and store these for up to 4 days.

    Reheating

    Reheat these in a toaster oven or regular oven at 150c(300f) for about 5 minutes (keep an eye so they won't burn) until they are nice and crispy.

    Freezing

    Freeze these after they are cooled completely in an airtight freezer-friendly container for up to 2 months.

    Another way to freeze these is to make the apple topping and make the tarts, and before baking, place the unbaked tarts in an airtight container or in a ziplock bag, and freeze for up to 2 months.

    When you are ready to bake, take them out of the freezer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, brush egg wash on top, and top with demerara sugar, and bake at a 200c (400f) preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

    Overhead shot of apple tart.

    Substitutions

    Fruit- you can swap the apples with pears for a pear tart.

    Puff pastry- you can swap the store-bought puff pastry and use a homemade puff pastry if needed!

    Variations

    You can make these danishes your own by adding different flavors to them.

    Spices- add your favorite spices for cinnamon-spiced desserts! Like nutmeg, cloves, pumpkin spice, ginger, etc.

    Nuts- add chopped nuts to the apple mixture for an added crunch.

    Glaze- top this tart with a simple glaze instead of caramel sauce.

    More apple recipes

    Apple pie cookies- These apple pie cookies are made with a soft cinnamon cookie and filled with apple pie filling. These taste just like apple pie in cookie form! They are perfect for the holidays and fall time.

    Apple fritters- These apple fritters are made with fresh apples, and topped with a simple glaze. This recipe takes 30 minutes to make with no yeast or rising time, and it tastes like apple donuts!

    Apple crisp bars- These apple crisp bars are made with a shortcrust base, topped with a spiced apple mixture, topped with a crumble topping, and topped with caramel sauce.

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    Bite missing from a puff pastry apple tart.

    Puff Pastry Apple Tart

    Rich and delish
    This puff pastry apple tart is the perfect easy apple dessert. It is made with caramelized apples and store-bought puff pastry!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9 tarts
    Calories 301 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 sheet Puff pastry store bought or homemade
    • 1 Egg for the egg wash
    • 2 tablespoon demerara sugar for the top

    Apple topping

    • 4 cups Apples cored, peeled, and sliced
    • â…“ cup Brown sugar
    • 4 tablespoon Honey or maple
    • ¾ teaspoon Cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch mixed with 1-2 tablespoon of water
    • 9 tablespoon Caramel sauce for the top

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat an oven to 200c (400f), and let your puff pastry thaw for about 2 hours (before preheating the oven) or until it's easy to work with.
    • Lightly flour a clean surface and use a rolling pin to roll the puff pastry slightly and cut it into 9 even rectangles using a pizza cutter or a knife.
    • Use a butter knife to score a smaller rectangle into each tart piece.
    • Place the rectangles on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and place it in the fridge while you make the topping.

    Make the apple topping

    • Peel, core, and slice the apples into medium-sized slices (not too thinly).
    • Add the apples to a saucepan over medium heat, and add the cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, kosher salt, honey (or maple), and 1 tablespoon of water. Mix with a wooden spatula until well combined and the brown sugar is dissolved.
    • Reduce to medium-low heat, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
    • Add the cornstarch mixed with a little bit of water and mix until there are no lumps of cornstarch visible. Add the cornstarch mixture to the apple mixture and mix well. Set aside to cool.
    • Remove the pan from the fridge and top each dough rectangle with a few slices of the cooked apples. Brush the edges of the tarts with egg wash and sprinkle demerara sugar on top of an extra crunch.
    • Bake the tarts in a 200c (400f) preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown on top. Keep an eye on the tarts so they won't burn.
    • Remove from the oven and let them cool for 30 minutes.
    • Top each tart with caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade) and powdered sugar. Serve with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Feel free to make the tarts in whatever size you'd like. You can make these smaller or bigger. We cut ours into 6 tarts.
    • Keep an eye on the tarts when they are baking! They are easy to burn.
    • Make these tarts your own by adding or topping them with your favorite flavors. Add a teaspoon of fig jam, and top it with powdered sugar, caramel sauce, etc.
    • Don't slice the apples too thinly, I recommend slicing them into medium thickness, because in the cooking process, they will shrink, and we want to feel the texture of the apples in every bite.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 275mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 2gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 75IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword apple tart, apple tarts, Puff Pastry Apple Tart
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