Perfectly Baked Apple Tart Delight

Ingredients

- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the tart.

2. Prepare the Apple Filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced apples, lemon juice, and brown sugar. Stir to combine and cook for about 8 minutes or until the apples begin to soften.

3. Add Spice and Thicken: Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon, stirring to coat the apples evenly. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Pour this mixture into the skillet and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the juices thicken.

4. Prepare the Puff Pastry: Roll out each puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface until slightly thinner. Place one sheet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

5. Layer with Apples: Spoon the prepared apple mixture evenly over the puff pastry sheet, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.

6. Top with Second Pastry Sheet: Lay the second puff pastry sheet over the apples. Press down the edges with a fork to seal the pastry layers together.

7. Bake: Insert the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.

8. Prepare the Glaze: While the tart bakes, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.

9. Glaze the Tart: Once baked, remove the tart from the oven and cool slightly for about 5 minutes. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the top of the warm tart.

10. Serve: Slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Total Time

PT55M
55 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Apple Tart, Puff Pastry Dessert, Baked Apple Recipe, Homemade Apple Pastry, Easy Dessert, Oven Baked Tart, Sweet Apple Recipe, Fruit Pastry, Fall Dessert, Glazed Tart

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1,800 calories (450 calories per serving if divided into 4)

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