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Caramel Apple Tart with Puff Pastry

Elina James
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine French
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Tart
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 3–4 firm apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith recommended)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar or brown sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (prevents browning)
  • For the Caramel Drizzle
  • ¼ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade*)
  • Optional: sea salt for a salted caramel finish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Apples u0026 Pastry : Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), Peel (optional), core u0026 thinly slice apples, Toss with lemon juice, Roll puff pastry on parchment into a rectangle,Score a ½-inch border (don’t cut through), Prick the center with a fork (prevents puffing).
  • Assemble Tart : Arrange apple slices in overlapping rows, Brush apples with melted butter,Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon evenly.
  • Bake u0026 Finish : Bake 25–30 minutes until apples and pastry edges turn golden brown, Warm caramel sauce u0026 drizzle over tart, Cool slightly → slice u0026 enjoy warm.