Quick and Easy Apple Tart Recipe

This simple Apple Tart is a dessert lifesaver as well as being effortlessly elegant! Using frozen puff pastry creates a flaky, golden base in minutes, which along with the crisp apple slices adds a buttery, caramelized finish to this tart that is so delicious with a scoop of ice cream.

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Quick and Easy Apple Tart Recipe Ingredients

• The Tart:
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and cut in half (to make 2 rectangles)
  • 1 large apple (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), cored and sliced thin (skin on)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
• The Toppings:
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • Store-bought caramel sauce (or salted caramel)

How To Make Quick and Easy Apple Tart Recipe

1. Prep the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the two puff pastry rectangles onto the sheet, spacing them apart.
2. Macerate the apples: Slice the apples thinly. In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with the brown sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Let them sit for 5 minutes. This draws out a little moisture (so the pastry doesn’t get soggy) and seasons the fruit.
3. Arrange: Lay the apple slices in a straight line down the center of each pastry rectangle, overlapping them like shingles. Leave a small border of pastry visible around the edges. Important: Leave the sugary juice in the bowl; don’t pour it onto the pastry!
4. Bake: Bake for about 20 minutes. The pastry should puff up significantly around the apples and turn a deep golden brown. The apples should be tender.
5. Garnish: Remove the tarts from the baking sheet immediately (so they don’t stick as the sugar cools). Place on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with caramel sauce and sprinkle with the chopped pecans.
6. Serve: Serve warm!

Recipe Tips!

• Leave the Juice: The most critical step is leaving the liquid behind in the bowl. If you dump the sugary lemon juice onto the raw pastry, it will never puff; it will just boil in a sticky puddle.
• Score the Border: For an extra professional look, use a sharp knife to lightly score a border 1cm from the edge of the pastry (don’t cut through!). This tells the pastry to rise around the apples, creating a frame.
• Apple Skin: Leave the skin on the apples! It adds color (especially red apples) and texture. Plus, it saves prep time.
• Caramel Drizzle: Warm your caramel sauce slightly before drizzling. It makes it easier to create those chef-style zig-zags over the tart.

What To Serve With Quick and Easy Apple Tart Recipe?

This Quick and Easy Apple Tart Recipe is a rustic dessert that needs a creamy finish! A scoop of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream melting over the hot pastry is the classic choice. For a lighter touch, a dollop of Crème Fraîche adds a lovely tang that balances the caramel! A hot cup of Cinnamon Tea or Coffee pairs wonderfully with the flaky, buttery pastry.

How To Store Quick and Easy Apple Tart Recipe

• Room Temp: Puff pastry loses its crunch quickly. These are best eaten immediately. If you have leftovers, store them loosely covered at room temperature for 1 day.
• Reheat: To serve leftovers, place them back in a 350°F oven for 5–8 minutes to re-crisp the bottom. Microwave reheating will make them chewy and soggy.
• Freeze: Do not freeze the baked tart. You can freeze the unbaked assembled tart, then bake from frozen (add 5 minutes to cooking time).

Quick and Easy Apple Tart Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 320 kcal
• Fat: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 3g

Nutrition information is estimated per tart.

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