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Buttery apple tart slices with vanilla ice cream on turquoise plates, dusted with powdered sugar, modern dessert presentation.

Puff Pastry Apple Tart

Chef Jenn
Buttery puff pastry layered over caramelized apples, baked golden, and flipped into stunning individual upside-down apple tarts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Brunch, Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine Fall Dessert, French-inspired
Servings 6 tarts
Calories 339 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed if frozen
  • 1 apple peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided (1 tablespoon for caramelizing, 3 tablespoons for layering)
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch salt
  • powdered sugar for serving
  • whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, optional, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Stir in sugars, cinnamon, and salt until bubbly.
  • Add apple slices and cook 10 minutes, until softened and caramelized.
  • Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 6 rectangles.
  • On a parchment-lined baking sheet, place a small pat of butter, a few apple slices, and cover with pastry. Seal edges with a fork.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until golden.
  • Let cool briefly, then flip tarts onto plates. Dust with powdered sugar.
  • Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Choose apples that won’t turn mushy—Honeycrisp and Pink Lady are especially reliable.
  • Watch your caramel closely; it can go from perfect to burnt in seconds.
  • If puff pastry starts sticking as you roll, pop it back in the fridge for a few minutes.
  • A pizza cutter makes cutting pastry quick and neat.
  • Don’t skip parchment paper—caramel can cling to pans and make cleanup tricky.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 251IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword easy apple recipe, fall dessert, French pastry, mini apple tart, puff pastry tart, upside-down apple tart
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