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Apple Tart Recipe

Apple tart with thin-sliced apples fanned over puff pastry and finished with an apricot glaze. It bakes up golden and flaky in about 40 minutes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 3 tablespoons apricot jam melted, divided
  • 4 medium apples honeycrisp, cored and sliced into ¼-inch thickness
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter cubed small
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Roll out the puff pastry larger than a 9-inch tart pan if needed. Gently press the pastry into the pan and up the sides and trim any excess. Poke the bottom of the pastry with a fork, then brush with 1 tablespoon of apricot preserves. Place in the fridge until ready to bake.
  • In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with brown sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until evenly coated.
  • Arrange the apple slices around the edge of the puff pastry in a circular pattern, overlapping each piece slightly. Repeat with the center of the tart. Add a second layer of apple slices around the edge and center, arranging them into your desired design.
  • Pour any remaining juices over the apples, then dot the top with cubed butter.
  • Place the tart pan on a baking sheet and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed and the apples are tender. Brush with remaining apricot jam.

Notes

My Top Tip: Don't forget to thaw your puff pastry! I always thaw puff pastry in the fridge. If you thaw it at room temperature, the pastry becomes soft and gummy, and difficult to roll out.
Storage: You can store leftover apple tart in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, though it's best the day it's made, as the crust will start to get soggy. Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 30 seconds or until warm. I don't recommend freezing the apple tart.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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