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    Easy Puff Pastry Apple Tart

    Published: Aug 21, 2022 · Modified: Nov 5, 2024 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This puff pastry apple tart recipe is quick and easy to prepare. The single serving apple tarts are a perfect fall dessert. The flaky squares of baked apples and cinnamon goodness are always a big hit and perfect for any occasion.

    Round plate with a fork and puff pastry apple tart. A scoop of ice cream and caramel are on top of the tart.

    Puff pastry apple tarts are the perfect treat to enjoy in fall and winter. Whether apples are in or out of season I love making this easy, light dessert. These mini apple tarts are made with puff pastry.

    If you're not familiar, puff pastry is a baker's dream. It is so easy to work with. Even the most novice of bakers can pull off this recipe for puff pastry apple tart. Just wait and see!

    I always keep some puff pastry in the freezer and we always have apples in the house so apple tart is an obvious go-to dessert for me to make in a pinch! This is one of those easy desserts you can make in a pinch when you have last-minute dinner guests.

    If you like baking with apples, try these recipes for apple pie muffins, apple upside down cake, apple pie with graham cracker crust and caramel apple pecan raisin crisp.

    I like serving these puff pastry apple tarts after an equally comforting cool weather meal, such as a simple stew or slow cooker turkey and stuffing casserole.

    Prepared puff pastry apple tart recipe on a plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • Apple Tart does look fancy but is quick and easy to make.
    • Nothing is more comforting than the combination of apple and cinnamon.
    • Serve warm apple tart with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an amazing dessert!
    • You can hide away the leftover tartlets to have with your morning coffee. What a treat!

    Ingredients in Puff Pastry Apple Tart

    You don't need a lot of ingredients to make these easy puff pastry apple tarts.

    Ingredients to make apple tart recipe. Ingredients measured and laid out on countertop. Puff pastry, apples, cubes of butter, sugar and cinnamon are depicted.
    • apples: Use good baking apples such as Granny Smith, Braeburn, Cortland, Honey Gold, Gala, Fuji, etc.
    • sheet of puff pastry: You'll find this in the freezer section of the grocery store.
    • sugar: Use white granulated sugar. It is a nice contrast to the cinnamon.
    • cinnamon
    • flour: All-purpose flour works just fine.
    • butter: I prefer unsalted butter for baking to have more control over the sodium.
    • cooking spray

    How To Make Puff Pastry Apple Tart

    Here are the step-by-step photos and instructions for making apple tarts with puff pastry. For the complete instructions, check the recipe card further down on the page.

    Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.

    Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.

    At your workstation, lightly flour your surface.

    Puff pastry sheet opened into square on counter, and sprinkled with flour. A rolling pin and apples are sitting nearby.
    Using a rolling pin to roll out puff pastry sheet.

    Roll your puff pastry out into a 12-14 inch square, as thin as you can, about 1/16-inch thick.

    Cut pastry into squares. We usually aim for squares that are between 3 and 4 inches. Each puff pastry sheet will make about 4 squares.

    Using a ruler to cut squares out of puff pastry.
    Puff pastry sheet cut into equal squares.

    Transfer your squares on to your prepared sheet.

    Now you have to try and arrange your apple slices in a a tight circle or flower from each apple half on top of each pastry round.

    Puff Pastry squares transferred to a parchment lined baking sheet.
    Arranging 3 apple slices onto each puff pastry square.

    Combine your sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

    Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the sugar mixture evenly over top of each tart.

    Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
    Cinnamon Sugar sprinkled over apples and puff pastry on baking sheet.

    Dot each evenly with about 1 teaspoon of butter.

    Bake your tarts until browned around the edges, between 16 to 20 minutes.

    About 1 teaspoon of butter on top of each unbaked tart.
    Apple Tarts baked with brown edges.

    Serve warm.

    Puff Pastry Apple Tarts arranged on a wooden cutting board. Apples and cinnamon sticks are arranged next to the board.

    Enjoy!

    This easy apple tart recipe requires few ingredients. Apple tarts are simply displayed on round plates, on top of a cutting board.

    Substitutions

    Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this apple tart recipe.

    • Fruit: The apples can be swapped out for another fruit such as pears and nectarines.
    • Sugar: Brown sugar can be used instead of the granulated white sugar.
    • Cinnamon: Don't have cinnamon on hand? Try using a small amount of pumpkin pie spice instead.

    Variations

    Want to personalize your puff pastry apple tart? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

    • Warm some apricot jam, and run through a sieve if is lumpy. As soon as the tarts come out of the oven, brush apricot jam glaze over the top of each tart.
    • Before they go into the oven, add an egg wash to the top of each tart to add a bit of sheen.
    • Add a caramel drizzle to the warm apple tarts.
    • Serve dusted with powdered sugar.
    • Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
    • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

    If you like this recipe, you might also enjoy this crunchy apple bake or our Apple Pie with Graham Cracker Crust.

    Plated puff pastry apple tarts with a kitchen towel and several apples in the frame. Easy apple tart recipe.

    Equipment

    All you need are a handful of basic kitchen tools to bake up these scrumptious apple tarts.

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Small bowl
    • Rolling Pin
    • Parchment Paper
    • Ruler
    • Pastry cutting wheel or small sharp knife
    • Baking sheet

    Storage

    • Refrigerator: Puff pastry apple tart is best eaten straight away or within one day. They can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for one day or up to two days in the refrigerator. They may become a little soggy in the refrigerator.
    • Freezer: I don't recommend freezing puff pastry that has been baked.
    • Reheat: You can reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or on a low temperature in the oven. Keep a careful eye to not overcook.
    Prepared puff pastry apple tart recipe. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a caramel drizzle.

    Tips

    • Puff pastry defrosts quickly, so if you live in a warmer climate you may need to pop it back into the refrigerator until ready to use.
    • Don't slice the apples too thinly. About ¼ inch thickness is perfect. You want them to get tender but not turn mushy.
    • This apple tart recipe comes together very quickly, so have all of your ingredients prepped and measured first.
    • Mix at least two varieties of apples. I always like to mix my apples for baking for optimal taste.

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about how to make an apple tart with puff pastry? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about apple tarts.

    What apples are best for tarts?

    Some of the best baking apples are Granny Smith, Braeburn, Cortland, Honey Gold, Gala, Fuji, Jonagold, and Golden Delicious apples.

    What pastry are apple tarts made from?

    Transform frozen puff pastry into easy apple tarts.

    More Delicious Apple Recipes

    If you want more great apple dessert recipes, try this delicious nutty apple cake and apple pandowdy

    Puff Pastry Apple Tart

    Karin and Ken
    This puff pastry apple tart recipe is quick and easy to prepare. The single serving apple tarts are a perfect fall treat. The flaky squares of baked apples and cinnamon goodness are always a big hit and perfect for any occasion.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 tarts
    Calories 133 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Rolling Pin
    • 1 rimmed baking sheet
    • 1 Pastry Cutter or Knife
    • 1 small bowl
    • 1 pastry brush
    • 1 Parchment paper
    • 1 Ruler
    • 1 Measuring cups and spoons

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 sheet puff pastry, frozen thawed 30 minutes, 9 oz
    • 2 apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
    • 4 teaspoons unsalted butter, cut into tiny pieces
    • cooking spray
    • all-purpose flour as needed
    • ice cream for serving, if desired
    • whipped cream for serving, if desired
    • caramel sauce for serving, if desired
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    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure all of your ingredients.
    • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
    • At your workstation, lightly flour your surface.
    • Roll your puff pastry out into a 12-14 inch square, as thin as you can, about 1/16-inch thick.
    • Using a ruler if necessary to cut pastry into squares.
    • We usually aim for squares that are between 3 and 4 inches.
    • Transfer your squares on to your prepared sheet.
    • Now you have to try and arrange your apple slices in a a tight circle or flower from each apple half on top of each pastry round.
    • Combine your sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
    • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the sugar mixture evenly over top of each tart.
    • Dot each evenly with about 1 teaspoon of butter.
    • Bake your tarts until browned around the edges, between 16 to 20 minutes.
    • Serve immediately.
    • Plain or serve with ice cream, whipped cream and/or caramel sauce.
    • Enjoy every bite.

    Notes

    Tips:
    • Puff pastry defrosts quickly, so if you live in a warmer climate you may need to pop it back into the refrigerator until ready to use.
    • Don't slice the apples too thinly. About ¼ inch thickness is perfect. You want them to get tender but not turn mushy.
    • This apple tart recipe comes together very quickly, so have all of your ingredients prepped and measured first.
    • Mix at least two varieties of apples. I always like to mix my apples for baking for optimal taste.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 0.3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 33mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 176IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.2mg
    Keyword apple tart, apple tart with puff pastry, apple tartlets, apple tarts, puff pastry apple tart, puff pastry apple tarts
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