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Puff Pastry Apple Tart Recipe

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This Puff Pastry Apple Tart is a delightful and rustic dessert combining flaky puff pastry with a sweet and spiced apple filling. Thinly sliced Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples are tossed with cinnamon, lemon juice, and sugars, then baked to golden perfection, making an impressive yet simple treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry

  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)

Apple Filling

  • 3 medium apples (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp), sliced thinly
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Toppings

  • 2 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the puff pastry tart evenly.
  2. Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit your baking sheet, trimming any edges as necessary to shape the crust.
  3. Mix Apple Filling: In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice, allowing the flavors to meld by letting it sit for a few minutes.
  4. Assemble Tart: Transfer the rolled-out pastry onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Arrange the apple slices evenly over the center, leaving a border of about 1-2 inches around the edges.
  5. Create Rustic Crust: Fold the edges of the pastry up over the apples to create a rustic, free-form crust that holds the filling in place.
  6. Add Butter and Egg Wash: Brush the folded edges of the pastry with melted butter, then apply an egg wash to the exposed pastry to achieve a glossy golden finish when baked.
  7. Bake: Place the tart in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the apples are tender and caramelized.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool slightly on a wire rack before slicing and serving to allow the filling to set.

Notes

  • Using a mix of tart and sweet apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp balances flavor and texture.
  • Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling to prevent cracking.
  • For extra shine and sweetness, sprinkle a little extra sugar on top before baking if desired.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • Leftover tart can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated before serving.

Keywords: puff pastry apple tart, apple tart recipe, easy apple dessert, baked apple tart, rustic fruit tart

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