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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Bryan Carey
Apple, cinnamon, and nutmeg- what’s not to like? Add a mug of hot apple cider, for the perfect indulgence.
Catherine
I baked this and it came out so pretty and delicious. The apples caramelized perfectly on top!
Emmanuel Damian
I have my own family recipe of apple tart. I will try yours and compare. I like my apple tart with vanilla ice cream on top!
Beth Pierce
Me too! So darn delicious!
Barbie R
This apple tart was absolutely delicious and so perfect for fall! I love the combo of cinnamon and nutmeg. Yum yum for the tum-tum.
Melanie E
I do love a beautifully presented apple tart like this especially when combined with cinnamon. Not made an apple tart with apricot / peach jam, that sounds delicious!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Melanie! Enjoy!
Claudia
I feel so cozy just looking at this. I’m going to make it for my husband. He’s going to love it.
Beth Pierce
Thanks! Enjoy!
Paula
These apple tarts were fantastic! My whole family loved them.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Paula! I am so happy that everyone loved them!
Mahy
It’s that time! What a great recipe to master! Easy to make and comes out so delicious!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Mahy! I am so glad that you enjoyed it.
Kristin
This is my new favorite recipe! I love how old-fashioned it is, and you can find fresh apples year-round. I’m going to be making this one A LOT.
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Kristin! We love it too!
Beth
I love how rustic this is for two reasons. It’s deliious and it’s soooo easy. Great recipe!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Beth!