Apple Tart

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Delicious and Easy Apple Tart is so impressive, your family and guests will be impressed.

Right now everything is apples in my kitchen. I have two huge boxes that my son brought home from grandma’s this week. I have two more boxes of apples from our own trees and there’s still a few more apples to pick on our tree. I’ve been busy making apple butter and dried apples.

My son thought it smelled like apple pie in our house so I thought I’d better make something a little sweet with all these apples. I made an apple tart with puff pastry! It was so easy and so delicious!

This apple tart is perfect during apple season, but it can be made anytime of year. An apple tart is one dessert your family will be begging for again and again. 

What ingredients do I need to make an apple tart?

• Puff pastry – you can buy frozen puff pastry dough or make your own with this easy puff pastry recipe
• Apples
• Fresh squeezed lemon juice
• Granulated Sugar
• Ground Cinnamon
• Apricot Jam – for glazing the tart

What type of apples do I use?

I used two different types of apples and since these are from old trees we don’t know the variety of the apple. You want a crisp flavorful apple. Some varieties that will work include Granny Smith apples,  Braeburn, Pink Lady and Honey Crisp. If you’re not certain of your variety, just give them a try. The worst that can happen is the apples will turn really soft, but it will still be delicious!

How do I make an apple tart?

Roll out puff pastry

Cut apples in half from the stem to the blossom end and cut core out of each half. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over each apple slice to help prevent browning.

Place puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Slice apples into 1/8″ slices

Arrange apple slices on top of puff pastry

Cover puff pastry leaving a 1/4″ edge around all sides

Mix cinnamon and sugar together. Sprinkle over apples. 

Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 40 minutes

Mix apricot jam with one teaspoon of water. Heat for 15-20 seconds in a microwave. Stir well. Brush jam mixture across top of cooked apples and crust.

While tart is still warm, slid tart off parchment paper onto a flat surface

Allow tart to fully cool and slice into pieces with a pizza cutter or a knife

Why add apricot jam to the baked tart?

The jam adds a touch of sweetness and a beautiful glaze to the tart making it look professionally done. You could leave the jam off is you wanted, but I highly recommend adding it to the baked apple tart. If you don’t have apricot jam you could also use an apple jelly.

How long will this tart last?

As long as it takes for your kids to eat it, which is pretty quick in my house! This tart is best eaten the same day it is made. You could make it in the morning and serve it for dessert after dinner.

Can I freeze an apple tart?

Nope, you want to eat this fresh. Don’t worry though, prep time is minimal and you can easily make this the same day as your dinner party or family dinner. 

Tips for making an apple tart

• Select baking apples similar in size
• Slice apples in consistent slices
• Remove tart from parchment before tart cools or it may stick to paper
• Allow tart to cool before cutting

Other apple recipes

• Apple Babka
• Pumpkin Apple Muffins
• Apple Fritters
• Apple Pull Apart Bread
• Cranberry Apple Bread
• Apple Pie Filling
• Apple Cider Donuts

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Apple Tart

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

40 mins

Total Time

1 hr 10 mins

 

Apple tart made with puff pastry crust.

Course: Baking, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple dessert, Apple Tart, Apple Tart Puff Pastry, Easy Apple Tart

Servings: 9 people

Calories: 220 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
• 4 apples medium sized
• 1/2 lemon juiced
• 3 Tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Glaze

• 2 Tablespoons apricot jam
• 1 teaspoon water

Instructions

1. Roll out puff pastry to approximately 12 x 16 inches

2. Place puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

3. Slice apples in half from the stem to the blossom end. Cut out core and squeeze apples with fresh lemon juice to help prevent browning.

   

4. Slice apples into 1/8" slices

   

5. Arrange apple slices on puff pastry overlapping apples and leaving a 1/4" border.

   

6. Combine cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle over apple slices.

7. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 40 minutes.

Glaze

1. Mix apricot jam and water together in a bowl. Microwave for 15-20 seconds to help thin jam.

2. Brush jam over top of baked apples and crust.

3. Slide tart from parchment paper onto a hard, flat surface. Allow tart to fully cool before slicing.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

• Select baking apples similar in size
• Slice apples in consistent slices
• Remove tart from parchment before tart cools or it may stick to paper
• Allow tart to cool before cutting

Nutrition Facts

Apple Tart

Amount Per Serving (1 piece)

Calories 220 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Sodium 71mg3%

Potassium 111mg3%

Carbohydrates 31g10%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 15g17%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 53IU1%

Vitamin C 7mg8%

Calcium 9mg1%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.