Description
Sweet, golden apples nestled in a buttery French-style pastry define this classic apple tart. Rich flavors and delicate textures invite passionate bakers to savor a slice of culinary elegance that transports you directly to a charming Parisian patisserie.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 4–5 medium apples
- 3 tbsp butter (45 ml)
Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (30 g)
Spices and Extras:
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Carefully unfold the puff pastry and place it on the prepared baking sheet, gently smoothing out any creases.
- Wash and core the apples, then slice them thinly into uniform half-moon shapes, ensuring even thickness for consistent baking.
- Toss apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning and enhance flavor, then arrange them overlapping in a decorative pattern across the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Melt butter and brush generously over the apple slices, covering them completely for a rich, golden finish.
- Sprinkle granulated and brown sugars evenly over the apples, then dust with ground cinnamon and nutmeg to create a warm, aromatic coating.
- Fold the pastry edges inward, creating a rustic border that will help contain the apple juices during baking.
- Whisk the egg and brush the exposed pastry edges with egg wash to achieve a glossy, golden-brown appearance.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry turns crisp and golden and the apple edges become slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing to allow the tart to set and flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Select crisp, firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for maintaining structural integrity and preventing mushiness during baking.
- Slice apples uniformly to ensure even cooking and create an elegant, professional-looking presentation with consistent caramelization.
- Experiment with alternative sugars like maple syrup or coconut sugar for different flavor profiles and lower refined sugar content.
- Consider dairy-free adaptations by replacing butter with coconut oil or plant-based margarine for vegan and lactose-intolerant dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg