Apple Tart with Puff Pastry and Cinnamon Recipe
This delightful Apple Tart recipe features flaky puff pastry topped with thinly sliced apples, a cinnamon-spiced brown sugar mix, and apricot jam. It’s easy to prepare in just 30 minutes and yields 12 beautifully golden, flavorful tarts perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 1 pre-made package of thawed frozen puff pastry
Fruit and Toppings
- 2 apples of choice (thinly sliced, Gala recommended)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup apricot jam
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Sugar Mix: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). In a small bowl, whisk together the cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt until well combined to create the sugar spice mix.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Working with one sheet of thawed puff pastry at a time, lightly roll it out with a rolling pin to smooth the surface. Cut the sheet into 6 equal-sized pieces to make individual tart bases.
- Assemble Tarts: Place the 6 pastry pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread about 1 tablespoon of apricot jam in the center of each piece. Sprinkle some of the cinnamon sugar mix over the jam, then layer the thinly sliced apples evenly on top. Finish with another light sprinkle of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the apples.
- Apply Egg Wash: Whisk the egg in a small bowl. Using a pastry brush, carefully brush the edges of each puff pastry piece with the egg wash to promote browning and give a beautiful golden finish after baking.
- Bake the Tarts: Bake the first batch in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Repeat with any remaining pastry pieces. Allow the tarts to cool slightly before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
Notes
- For best results, use tart or sweet apples like Gala, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith depending on your preference for sweetness and tartness.
- Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling and cutting for easier handling.
- Apricot jam can be substituted with other fruit preserves like peach or apple for variation.
- Egg wash can be replaced with milk for a lighter glaze if preferred.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for optimal texture.
Keywords: Apple tart, puff pastry, cinnamon apple tart, apricot jam tart, easy dessert, baked apple dessert
