Don’t miss to check out summer strawberry tarts, napoleon or mille-feuille pastry, and palmiers or little heart cookies made using puff pastry sheets.
About the recipe
Apple tarts prepared using puff pastry sheets are one of the best simple and individual-sized desserts you can serve for family get together, potlucks, or picnics. The apple filling for the tart can be made up to seven days in advance. The apple’s sweetness and tartness, with the warm and aromatic flavor of cinnamon and sugar, complement the crispy and flaky crust very well. If you love apple desserts, check out popular cheese danish made using puff pastry, flourless apple pudding, or halwa, apple coffee cake.
Ingredients
Puff pastry sheets: I have used store-bought puff pastry sheets from Pepperidge Farm®. You will find them in the freezer section of your grocery store. Apple tart filling: You need apples, butter, salt, sugar, and cinnamon to make a delicious filling for a tart. Roasted nuts: You can use roasted nuts like cashews, almonds, pistachios, or walnuts if you like the crunch, or simply skip it. See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Step-by-step instructions
Thaw store-bought puff pastry sheets according to package instructions. I use pepperidge farm puff pastry sheets to make these tarts.
Make apple tart filling
Peel and chop apples into small cubes. In a non-stick pan on medium-high heat, melt butter. Add chopped apples, brown sugar, and salt to this, and saute for about 8 mins. Then, add cinnamon powder and roasted nuts (optional) and saute for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the apple filling to cool to room temperature. You can store the apple filling in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Individual apple tarts squares
Preheat the oven to 400 F. You can serve apple tarts as a breakfast with a cup of coffee, a quick snack, or as an after-meal dessert with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
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Recipe card
This post was first published on Oct 2017 and sponsored by pepperidge farm puff pastry sheets. Updated with recipe maker, calorie information, and more details.
