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This Apple Puff Pastry Tart is a delicious and simple dessert that can easily be part of a brunch spread or an after dinner treat with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. Flaky puff pastry, sweet cinnamon sugar apples and a drizzle of honey over top for a 10 minute prep recipe that the whole family is going to love!
Gotta love a recipe that can double as a dessert and a breakfast dish. This super simple Puff Pastry and Apple Tart recipe is a dream.
My love for puff pastry is strong. Top it with buttery brown sugar and cinnamon apples, bake and then add a drizzle of honey and you are set. Take it up a notch for dessert by serving it with ice cream, or eat it as is with some coffee and other brunch favorites.
Love easy apple treats? Try these as well! Apple Cranberry Crisp, Apple Dump Cake, Apple Crumble Bars or Apple Cinnamon Donuts with Apple Cider Glaze!
Why You Will Love This Puff Pastry Apple Tart Recipe:
- Super simple prep. This barely feels much like a recipe because it’s so easy. A few simple ingredients and little work required. Toss apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Score puff pastry, line with apples, brush with egg wash and bake. Brush with some honey right out of the oven and enjoy!
- A very versatile recipe. You can easily slather on some cream cheese before adding the apples, add some preserves, drizzle with some icing over top, etc. Maybe cut them down and make little individual apple tarts.
- A great complement to any spread! This light and simple puff pastry recipe is a perfect option for lots of gatherings and meals. You can prep for a special brunch, shower, or a cozy night in with your crew. It’s also a great “just because” recipe to whip up after apple picking or to use up some extra apples you may have hanging around.
Recipe Ingredients:
- apples: Fuji apples and gala apples are mostly what I use to make this apple tart. They are more than likely on hand on any given day in fall. You could use more tart apples if preferred like Granny Smith apples. Use your favorite kind of apples and those will certainly be the best!
- puff pastry: I usually have Pepperidge Farm puff pastry but also use Jus-Rol brand as well. The only real issue is the difference in size of the two. The Jus-Rol comes in one long roll and the Pepperidge Farm is two sheets. I based the recipe off of on Pepperidge Farm sheet and have cut down the Jus-Rol to the same size or just use them as is and add more apples. Lots of flexibility here for sure.
- brown sugar: light brown sugar or dark, either is fine. We prefer the light and typically have it on hand.
- vanilla: a touch of vanilla extract adds some extra flavor to the cinnamon apples
- warm spices: a simple combination of cinnamon and ground nutmeg to give a little flavor pop.
- butter: unsalted or salted butter. If you use salted, you may not want the dash of sea salt.
- egg: this is used for the egg wash to brush the puff pastry. If you have an egg allergy, you can use heavy cream, milk or even some melted butter.
- sea salt: I like just a touch, but it’s optional.
- honey: brush the apples when still warm and you get a sweet honey flavor and the apples get a shiny look as well!
How To Make It:
- Peel and slice apples very thin. In a small bowl, toss sliced apples with 2 tablespoons of the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and sea salt.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the thawed puff pastry on the parchment. Score with a sharp knife leaving a one inch border around the perimeter of the puff pastry. (This is not a full cut through the pastry dough. Just a line around the border to help it puff up and keep the apple juices inside the border. Poke holes with a fork.
- Brush the border with the remaining tablespoon of butter. If you prefer, you can use milk, cream or an egg wash. I love the butter!
- Arrange the sliced apples on the puff pastry. I made three even rows, but you can really arrange them as fancy and fun as you like.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the edges are puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and gently brush the tops of the apples with honey. (you can microwave the honey for about 15 seconds to help thin it out a touch as well.)
- Serve after allowing to cool for several minutes. Enjoy as is, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream and more!
Recipe Tips
- You can make the edges as thin or as wide as desired. I love a thick fluffed up border when making this apple tart recipe so I make it on the thicker side. If you prefer, you can score the edge about 1/2 inch for more space for apples.
- Feel free to spread some jam or cream cheese before adding the apples. Fig jam, cream cheese, apple butter–if you want a layer between the apples and the pastry, that is also an option.
- If your puff pastry comes in a different size, that’s no problem! You don’t have to worry if your puff pastry is bigger or smaller than standard sheets. You can easily make adjustments by adding some more apples, or lessening them as needed to cover the pastry.
Storage Instructions:
This apple tart is best eaten fresh from the oven, but you can store leftovers. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days for best results. You can bake, air fry or microwave to reheat.
You could freeze this recipe if desired as well. Cool and then place in a freezer-safe sealed container. Freeze for up to 3 months. It will not be quite the same as freshly baked, but I have tried it and still enjoyed it!
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Puff Pastry Apple Tart
This Apple Puff Pastry Tart is a delicious and simple dessert that can easily be part of a brunch spread or an after dinner treat with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. Flaky puff pastry, sweet cinnamon sugar apples and a drizzle of honey over top for a 10 minute prep recipe that the whole family is going to love!
Ingredients
- 3 small/medium apples, peeled and sliced thin
- 1 puff pastry sheet
- ¼ c brown sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
- 3 T melted butter, divided
- 2 T honey, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Peel and slice apples very thin. In a small bowl, toss sliced apples with 2 tablespoons of the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and sea salt.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the thawed puff pastry on the parchment. Score with a sharp knife leaving a one inch border around the perimeter of the puff pastry. (This is not a full cut through the pastry dough. Just a line around the border to help it puff up and keep the apple juices inside the border.
- Poke holes with a fork in the center of the puff pastry. Brush the border with the remaining tablespoon of butter.
- Arrange the sliced apples on the puff pastry. I made three even rows, but you can really arrange them as fancy and fun as you like.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the edges are puffed and golden brown. Check in at the 15 minute mark and then keep an eye on it every 2 minutes.
- Remove from oven and gently brush the tops of the apples with honey. (you can microwave the honey for about 15 seconds to help thin it out a touch as well.) Serve after allowing to cool for several minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can make the edges as thin or as wide as desired. I love a thick fluffed up border so I make it on the thicker side. If you prefer, you can score the edge about 1/2 inch for more space for apples.
- Feel free to spread some jam or cream cheese before adding the apples. Fig jam, cream cheese, apple butter–if you want a layer between the apples and the pastry, that is also an option.
- If your puff pastry comes in a different size, that’s no problem! You don’t have to worry if your puff pastry is bigger or smaller than standard sheets. You can easily make adjustments by adding some more apples, or lessening them as needed to cover the pastry.
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 95mg, Potassium: 94mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 151IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This has quickly become a favorite of ours for a simple sweet treat. If you try it, let me know what you think!