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Upside-Down Apple Tart Recipe with Puff Pastry

These mini upside-down apple tarts are an easy fall and Christmas dessert made with puff pastry. Quick to bake, cozy, and perfect for sharing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Baking, Dessert
Servings 6 tarts
Calories 342 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed if frozen
  • 1 apple, peeled, cored, and cut into thin slices
  • cup brown sugar
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon, optional
  • A pinch of salt
  • Confectioners sugar, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and set out a round baking pan or oven-safe skillet that is about 9 inches in diameter.
  • In the pan or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add both sugars, the cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, stirring until the sugars are fully dissolved and the mixture starts to bubble. Arrange the apple wedges tightly in a circular pattern and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the apples are slightly tender and caramelized. Watch closely so the caramel does not burn.
    ⅛ cup brown sugar, ⅛ cup granulated sugar, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, A pinch of salt, 1 apple
  • While the apples are cooking, roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 6 even rectangles. Once the apples are done, let them cool for a few minutes.
    1 sheet of puff pastry
  • Place 1 sheet of butter on the baking sheet, top it with 4 slices of caramelized apple, and lay the puff pastry over the apples. Gently press the edges down with a fork.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let the tart cool for a few minutes. Carefully flip it onto a plate, being cautious since the pan and caramel will be very hot.
  • Lightly dust the tarts with confectioners sugar and serve warm or at room temperature, ideally with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    Confectioners sugar

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 251IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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