Description
Apple Tart is a simple yet elegant dessert featuring thinly sliced apples arranged over a flaky pastry crust, lightly sweetened and spiced, then baked to golden perfection—ideal for fall gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
- 2–3 firm apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji)
- 1 sheet puff pastry or tart dough, thawed
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp apricot jam or honey (optional, for glaze)
- Flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out puff pastry or tart dough on a floured surface into a rectangle or circle. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
- Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Toss with lemon juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar (if using), and cinnamon.
- Arrange apple slices neatly over the dough, overlapping slightly.
- Brush apples with melted butter and sprinkle with extra sugar if desired.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the crust is golden and apples are tender.
- If using glaze, warm apricot jam or honey and brush over apples just after baking.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use almond cream or frangipane under apples for extra richness.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds or nutmeg on top for added flavor.
- For a rustic look, fold dough edges over apples to make a galette.
- Reheat in a 350°F oven to restore crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
