This easy Apple Tart recipe has all the rich fall flavor you’re looking for. A light, flaky, puff pastry crust covered in a honey cinnamon butter, and topped with apples, pecans, and sticky sweet caramel sauce… Are you drooling yet?! This rustic dessert is perfect for any apple lover. Delicious any time of day or night, serve this as breakfast, brunch, or dessert for a dish that will delight!
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I am convinced that apples are the fruit of the fall season. Every year, I can’t wait to sink my teeth into every kind of apple recipe possible! There’s an argument that apple pie might be a staple of summer as it makes its rounds from Memorial to Labor day gracing every backyard BBQ with its presence. With that being said, fall is definitely all about the sticky sweet caramel apple flavors!
This French Apple Tart recipe combines those two with an addition of a homemade honey cinnamon butter all layered over a flaky puff pastry base. It’s a combination of my honey butter and my brown sugar cinnamon butter and it’s incredible.
Serve this tart up at your next fall fest, or with friends and family around a fire pit. Goodbye summer, it’s time to bring on those changing leaves, cooler weather, and delicious Caramel Apple Tarts!
Easy Apple Tart Recipe
This recipe screams fall. If you are looking for an easy fall recipe this caramel apple tart is super simple and has all the fall flavors. A light flaky puff pastry crust covered in honey cinnamon butter and topped with apples, pecans, and caramel is the perfect tart for all apple lovers. This perfect apple recipe can even be served for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert.
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This simple puff pastry apple recipe is absolutely worth the effort. I love that they can be made ahead of time and are individually sized, makes them perfect for holidays and parties.
Go the extra mile and make your own Homemade Apple Pie Spice. Or serve these rustic caramel apple tarts along with a steaming mug of Slow Cooker Spiced Cranberry Citrus Apple Cider for the ultimate in fall comfort food.
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Ingredients Needed
Buttery, flaky crust, a sweet compound butter, a layer of tart apples, and sinfully sweet caramel sauce? Sounds like fall to me. You’re going to love this caramel apple puff pastry recipe! As always, you can find the full printable recipe with complete instructions in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- puff pastry sheet – Just one sheet.
- granny smith apples – About 2 large apples, thinly sliced.
- butter – You’ll want salted butter for this recipe. Make sure it’s softened, but not completely melted.
- honey – Honey adds a natural sweetness to help balance the naturally tart flavor of the apples. Brown sugar can be used as a substitute or you can use a combination of honey and brown sugar.
- ground cinnamon – A sprinkle of cloves or nutmeg are great substitutions or additions.
- apple pie spice – The blend of earthy spices really shines through in this delicious apple tart recipe.
- pecans – Finely crushed. Walnuts or other nuts can be substituted.
- caramel sauce – I like Hershey’s for store-bought. However, you can really step things up by making homemade Caramel Sauce!
- powdered sugar– As an optional final touch before serving. Make dusting these apple tarts easy with this dusting wand.
How To Make Caramel Apple Tart
With a cook time of around 30 minutes and a short prep time, you’re on your way to cozy caramel apple bliss in under an hour! As always, you can find the full printable recipe with complete instructions in the recipe card at the end of this post. Let’s take a quick look at how to make these apple tarts:
Prep Work
Assembly
Apple Tart FAQs
How long will this apple tart recipe stay fresh?
You can keep any leftover puff pastries wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or an airtight container on the counter for 2 to 3 days. They will last for up to about 7 days stored in the refrigerator. You can even freeze these tarts, simply thaw before serving.
Can I make a double batch since puff pastry usually comes in two sheets instead of one?
You sure can! Simply double up on the amounts for ingredients and make two trays of apple tarts instead of one. Doubling the recipe will yield 12 tarts.
Is Phyllo dough the same thing as puff pastry?
No it is not. I don’t recommend substituting puff pastry for Phyllo dough. Phyllo dough is much thinner and won’t give your tart the right texture and consistency. Puff pastry is much denser and sturdier which is what we need for a delicious tasting tart.
Variations and Tips
- For an even sweeter, less tart tart use red delicious apples (or a blend of both red and green) apples.
- If pecans aren’t your preference, switch them out for chopped walnuts or almond slices.
- Serve with a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream and even more caramel sauce.
If you want to slice your apples ahead of time but are afraid of browning, simply soak them in 1 to 2 tablespoons of lemon juice combined with about 2 cups of water for 5 minutes. After soaking the apple slices, drain and rinse the apples. Store the apple slices in a container and this should keep them from browning for up to 3 days.
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Caramel Apple Tart
This easy Apple Tart recipe has all the rich fall flavor you’re looking for. A light, flaky, puff pastry crust covered in a honey cinnamon butter, and topped with apples, pecans, and sticky sweet caramel sauce… Are you drooling yet?! This apple dessert is perfect for any apple lover. Delicious any time of day or night, serve this apple tart as breakfast, brunch, or dessert for a dish that will delight!
Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert Cuisine American Keyword apple tart, apple tart recipe, caramel apple tart Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Servings 6 Calories 522kcalIngredients
- 1 puff pastry sheet thaw according to package directions
- 2 large granny smith apples thinly sliced
- ½ cup salted butter softened
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon apple pie spice
- ½ cup pecans crushed
- 6 tablespoons caramel sauce
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Cut thawed puff pastry sheet into 6 equal parts.
1 puff pastry sheet
In a bowl cream together butter, honey (or brown sugar), cinnamon, and apple pie spice.
½ cup salted butter, 2 tablespoons honey, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon apple pie spice
Spread a tablespoon of honey butter over each pastry puff. Add a layer of thin apple slices on top of the butter.
2 large granny smith apples
Bake for 30 minutes or until puff pastries are golden brown.
Remove pastry puff from oven. Sprinkle crushed pecans and drizzle caramel sauce over pastry puff. Dust tarts with powdered sugar and serve.
½ cup pecans, 6 tablespoons caramel sauce
Notes
To keep apples from browning: When using apples, I always slice or dice my apples first then soak in 1 to 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 cups of water for about 5 minutes. After soaking drain lemon water and rinse. This will keep apples from browning for 3 days.Nutrition
Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 529IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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