Puff Pastry Apple Tart
Total Time
1 hour and 15 minutes
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
12 servings
- 1 frozen puff pastry, (thawed overnight in the refrigerator)
- 2 large or 3 medium apples, (I like Granny smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, (cut into small cubes)
- 1 egg, (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon water
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (for sprinkling)
- Salted caramel sauce, (for serving, optional)
- Vanilla ice cream, (for serving, optional)
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Remove the puff pastry from the fridge, keep it in the box and allow it to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 2
Peel, core, and cut the apples into thin slices (1/4-inch thick) and place in a large bowl. Toss with lemon juice. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Mix until the apples are well coated.
Step 3
Lightly flour a clean work surface. Unwrap the thawed puff pastry and remove the paper. Lightly flour the pastry and use a rolling pin to roll out the puff pastry. Carefully transfer the puff pastry to the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4
Score the crust with a sharp knife about an inch from the edge of the puff pastry. Poke the inside of the puff pastry all over with a fork.
Step 5
Place the apricot preserves in a small bowl and heat in the microwave for 10 to 20 seconds, or until spreadable. Stir well. Spread the preserves in an even layer on the bottom of the puff pastry to the scored edges.
Step 6
Arrange the sliced apples on top of the puff pastry, creating a pattern. Dot the cubed butter over the apple slices.
Step 7
In a small bowl, combine the egg and water. Brush the edges of the puff pastry with the egg wash. Sprinkle the apples and pastry with turbinado sugar.
Step 8
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce, if desired. Cut into squares and serve plain or with ice cream.
Step 10
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