This apple tart brings all the delicious tastes of fall together easily using frozen puff pastry and a couple of simple tricks. So tasty and simple, yet everyone will think you’ve invested hours into making it.
I love baking this time of year; it is apple season, after all. Why not enjoy some of nature’s bounty? If you like apples as much as we do, try baked apples, apple crisp, and apple turnovers.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.
- Puff pastry: This is a frozen, ready-made pastry dough that is buttery, flaky, and light. The butter is worked inside the dough, folded, and rolled out multiple times before freezing, creating light, delicious layers. It is available in the freezer section of most grocery stores in the United States.
- Jam: Apricot or peach jam. You can use apple jam, but I like the contrasting flavors.
- Apples: Granny Smith Apple, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Cosmic Crisp, and Pink Lady are great baking apples.
- Butter: unsalted or salted
How To Make Apple Tart
This is a summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please refer to the recipe card below.
- Gently roll out the puff pastry on a piece of parchment paper. Spread the jam over the top, leaving a small border around the edge (an inch or less).
- Arrange the cut apples over the jam.
- Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. In another small bowl, whisk the egg and water together.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the apples and brush the edges of the puff pastry with the egg wash.
- Dot the top with small butter cubes and bake until golden brown on the edges.
Preparation Tips
- Peel the apples and cut the flesh off the core into four chunks. Using a sharp knife, cut the apple into slices without changing their position. This makes it easy to arrange them in groups over the tart.
- Thaw the puff pastry in the fridge overnight. It is very important to work with the puff pastry while it is still chilled.
- Gently roll the puff pastry into a 10×10-inch square.
- Store the apple tart in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Easy Apple Tart
This apple tart brings all the delicious tastes of fall together easily using frozen puff pastry and a couple of simple tricks.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 351kcal
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- ¼ cup apricot or peach jam
- 2 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 tablespoon cold butter cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Gently roll out the puff pastry on a piece of parchment paper. Move the rolled puff pastry to a large baking sheet using the parchment paper. Spread the jam over the top, leaving a ½-1 inch border around the edge.
- Arrange the cut apples over the jam.
- In a small bowl, stir the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In another small bowl, whisk the egg and water together. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the apples and brush the edges of the puff pastry with the egg wash.
- Dot the top with small butter cubes. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on the edges.
Notes
Store the apple tart in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat at 325 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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Catalina
I baked this tonight and it turned out beautiful. The apples softened just right and the crust stayed crisp!
Amy
This looks so easy and elegant. I’m planning to make it this weekend with some local apples I just picked up. Thanks for sharing!
Ben
This is so good and super easy. It’s apple pie without all the fuss, and I love it.
Terri
I’m in love with this recipe. It feels like something you’d find in an granmda’s kitchen. It’s super tasty, too!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Terri! So glad that you liked it.
Kristin
Everything about this tart is so perfect. It was so easy to make, and it has such a rustic, homey feel to it.
Maria
This is such a yummy fall treat! I loved the flavor and how easy it was to make.
Sonia
Puff pastry is such a game-changer. When it came out of the oven it was all golden and buttery, with the apples cooked and spiced perfectly. Definitely one of those desserts that looks fancy but is secretly low-effort (aka my favorite kind!).
Lisa
MMMM, just slice me a piece and add some ice cream and I’m good to go. Freshly made apple tarts are so delicious! It’s that time to start making these!