Description
Easy puff pastry apple tart made with flaky pastry, applesauce and thinly sliced apples for a simple French-style dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry sheet – thawed if frozen
- 4–5 tbsp applesauce – preferably unsweetened
- 3 medium apples – thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp cane sugar – or brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle about 3 mm thick, then transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread the applesauce in a thin, even layer over the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Prepare the apples by coring them and cutting them into thin, even slices. Peeling is optional; leave the skin on for extra color.
- Arrange the apple slices in slightly overlapping rows over the applesauce.
- Sprinkle with cane sugar evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, until the apples are tender and lightly caramelized and the puff pastry is crisp and golden brown.
- Cool slightly on the baking sheet before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3–4 days and reheat briefly in the oven to crisp the puff pastry before serving.
Tips:
- Keep the puff pastry cold until ready to assemble.
- Slice the apples thinly and evenly for even baking.
- Use only a thin layer of applesauce to prevent a soggy pastry.
- Leave the apple skin on for color, or peel for a softer texture.
- Bake until the bottom is crisp and golden, not just until the apples are tender.
- For extra shine, brush the warm apples with a little apricot jam after baking.
Puff pastry: Store-bought puff pastry makes this tart quick and easy. For a fully homemade version, use my homemade puff pastry recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: cake, Dessert, snack
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 42
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1