All you need is 30 minutes for this easy but impressive Salted Caramel Apple Tart starring buttery puff pastry, tangy apples, sticky-sweet caramel and sea salt.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 17 minutesmins
Total Time 27 minutesmins
Servings 8servings
Ingredients
1sheet (half of a 17.3-ounce package) puff pastry, thawed
2small Granny Smith apples
2Tablespoonslemon juice
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
3Tablespoonsbrown sugar
1large egg
1/4cup homemade or store-bought caramel sauce
Sea salt, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat.
Slice the apples into thin (about 1/4-inch) pieces. Place them in a large bowl then add the lemon juice, vanilla extract and brown sugar to the bowl, tossing to thoroughly combine. Set aside.
Unfold the sheet of puff pastry onto the lined baking sheet. Lightly score the dough by cutting a border 1 inch from the edges (do not cut through the pastry). Prick the pastry all over with a fork. Shake off any excess liquid from each apple slice then arrange them on the puff pastry inside the border area.
Whisk together the egg with 1 Tablespoon water. Brush the edges of the pastry with the eggwash then bake the tart for 15 to 17 minutes until golden and puffed.
Remove the tart from the oven oven, drizzle it with caramel sauce and sprinkle it with sea salt. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
Thaw Your Puff Pastry the Right Way: Be sure to thaw your puff pastry in the fridge (overnight works!). Letting it thaw at room temperature will make it harder to unroll.
Buy Parchment Paper Sheets: If you find a roll of parchment paper to be annoying, just buy pre-cut sheets of it.
Make It Look Fancy: For a fancy-looking apple tart, start in a corner of the puff pastry and overlap the apple slices.
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