Quick and Easy Apple Tarts
Satisfy your sweet tooth in no time with these delightful Quick and Easy Apple Tarts, a foolproof recipe perfect for novice bakers and seasoned dessert enthusiasts alike. Featuring flaky puff pastry as a base, these tarts are topped with thinly sliced apples—like tart Granny Smith or sweet Honeycrisp—coated in a luscious blend of brown sugar, cinnamon, and a hint of lemon juice for balance. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a golden, caramelized finish fresh out of the oven in 20 minutes, these tarts deliver bakery-quality results with minimal effort. Perfect as a quick dessert, elegant teatime treat, or holiday staple, these apple tarts are best served warm and dusted with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar for extra charm. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply indulging, this recipe guarantees delicious results every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Puff pastry sheets
- 3 medium Apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheets to smooth any creases. Cut each sheet into 6 equal rectangles, making a total of 12 pieces.
Place the puff pastry rectangles onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Place the slices in a mixing bowl and toss them with the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice until the apples are evenly coated.
Arrange the apple slices neatly on each piece of puff pastry, slightly overlapping them in a fan-like pattern. Leave about 1/4 inch of border around the edges.
Melt the butter and brush a small amount over the apple slices and the edges of the pastry.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the apples are tender.
Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack.
If desired, sprinkle the tarts with powdered sugar for an elegant finish before serving.
Enjoy the apple tarts warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.1 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.0 g | 115% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 602 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 182.6 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 105.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 754 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
