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Rectangular apple tart with golden-brown puff pastry, glazed apple slices, and melting vanilla ice cream, on parchment paper with an ice cream scoop nearby

Puff Pastry Apple Tart Recipe - Easy & Flaky Dessert

A simple yet stunning puff pastry apple tart with golden, flaky crust, caramelized apple slices, and a light apricot glaze. Perfect for dessert or a cozy treat!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Resting Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: 8$

Equipment

  • 1 Large baking sheet (Lined with parchment paper)
  • 1 Rolling Pin (Optional for flattening pastry slightly)
  • 1 Pastry brush (For applying glaze and butter)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing apples)
  • 1 Cutting board (For preparing apples)
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons (For spices and glaze)
  • 1 Mandoline (optional) (For even apple slices)

Ingredients

For Tart:

  • 1 sheet Frozen puff pastry - Thawed overnight or at room temperature
  • 3-4 meduim Fresh apples - Honeycrisp or Granny Smith thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar - Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Butter - Unsalted melted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Optional for extra flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon - Optional for warm spice notes
  • 1 pinch Salt - Balances sweetness

For Glaze:

  • 2 tablespoon Apricot jam or honey - Warmed for glazing
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice - Optional for brightness
  • 1 teaspoon Water - To thin the glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar optional - For dusting before serving

Instructions 

Preparation:

  • Thaw puff pastry overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Apple Preparation:

  • Core and thinly slice apples (¼-inch thickness).
  • Toss apple slices with: Lemon juice/Pinch of salt/Cinnamon/Sugar

Assembly Steps:

  • Roll the puff pastry slightly and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Score a 1-inch border around the edges of the puff pastry (do not cut through).
  • Arrange apple slices in overlapping rows or a spiral pattern within the scored border.
  • Brush melted butter over the apples and pastry edges.
  • Sprinkle with granulated sugar.

Baking:

  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden and puffed, and the apples are tender.
  • While the tart bakes, warm apricot jam (or honey) with water and lemon juice to create the glaze.
  • Remove the tart from the oven and brush the warm glaze over the apples.

Cooling & Serving:

  • Let the tart cool slightly before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 320kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 10mg (3%) | Sodium: 150mg (7%) | Potassium: 190mg (5%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 24g (27%) | Vitamin A: 150IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 20mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)