Description
This delicious apple tart features tart Granny Smith apples baked under a flaky puff pastry crust, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Granny Smith apples (peeled and cut into 1/2′ slices)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut a circle that’s 1 ½ inches wider than the skillet you’ll be using. Cut 4 slits in the center of the pastry circle. Store the dough in the fridge to keep it cold.
- Place a cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add the butter, and once it’s melted, add the sugar. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and arrange the apple slices around the outer edge of the skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes. (The sugar mixture should be a light amber color.)
- Remove from the heat. Then place the cold puff pastry over the skillet. Carefully push the sides of the pastry down, almost tucking them in to create a “lid” on top of the apples.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until the top of the pastry is golden brown. Remove from the oven and place a wire rack over the skillet. Carefully flip the skillet over so the tart is on the rack. (There will be some drippage, so it might be a good idea to have a baking sheet to set the wire rack over.)
- Cool until warm or room temperature. Cut into 6 slices and serve as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the butter is truly melted before adding the sugar.
- This dessert pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg