Description
Pioneer Woman’s Apple Tart features thinly sliced apples layered over a golden puff pastry crust. Lightly sweetened and spiced, the apples caramelize as they bake, creating a deliciously crispy and buttery tart with soft, sweet apples on top. It’s a classic apple dessert that highlights the flavors of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for tartness, or Fuji for sweetness)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, to prevent apples from browning)
- 1 tablespoon apricot jam or honey (optional, for glazing)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit your baking sheet. Transfer the pastry to the lined baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to lightly score a 1-inch border around the edges of the puff pastry (this will help create a raised edge while baking).
- Slice the Apples: Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples into 1/8-inch slices. You can toss the slices with a little lemon juice to prevent browning if desired.
- Arrange the Apples: Layer the apple slices in an overlapping pattern inside the scored border on the puff pastry, starting from one end and working your way to the other.
- Brush with Butter and Sugar: Brush the apples with melted butter and sprinkle them evenly with granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake the Tart: Bake the apple tart in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Optional Glaze: If you want a glossy finish, warm the apricot jam or honey in a small saucepan and brush it over the apples after the tart comes out of the oven.
- Cool and Serve: Let the tart cool for a few minutes before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm, preferably with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.