Healthy Recipes Dessert Fruit Desserts Apple Dessert Easiest Apple Tarts 5.0 (5) 2 Reviews These apple tarts look and taste like they came from the bakery but are so easy to whip up yourself. An ultra-flaky, buttery puff pastry crust frames tart-sweet Granny Smith apple slices, while the warm flavors from the fruit soak into the pastry. To prevent your apple tarts from becoming soggy, leave any juices from the apple slices behind in the mixing bowl. By Alex Loh Alex Loh Alex Loh is EatingWell's food editor. As part of the food team, she creates healthy, delicious recipes for the EatingWell audience. Alex also writes informative food and cooking articles that range from how to store ground beef to the best picks from Trader Joe's. Alex conducts product and taste tests to find the best options, from salad spinners to salsas. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 26, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 25 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Nut-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed ¼ cup packed light brown sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon grated orange zest ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice Pinch of salt 1 large Granny Smith apple, unpeeled, cored, halved and cut into 1/8-inch slices 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 large egg, beaten 1 ½ teaspoons apple jelly, melted Confectioners' sugar for dusting (optional) Directions Position oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek Unfold puff pastry sheet; cut in half. Place the halves 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Chill in the freezer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek Stir brown sugar, cinnamon, orange zest, allspice and salt together in a large bowl. Add apple slices; toss until evenly coated. Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek Arrange the apple slices evenly over the pastry rectangles, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges, overlapping slices as needed and leaving any excess juice in the bowl. Top the apples evenly with butter. Brush the pastry edges with egg. Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek Bake on the upper rack for 10 minutes. Rotate the pan 180 degrees and move to the bottom rack; bake until golden brown, puffed and the bottom is cooked through, 18 to 22 minutes, loosely covering with foil to prevent excess browning if needed. (The sugar mixture may deeply caramelize on the parchment but will not impact the tarts.) Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek Let cool on the baking sheet on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Brush the apples with melted jelly just before serving. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar. Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek Equipment Parchment paper Frequently Asked Questions Are these tarts gluten-free? This recipe uses puff pastry, which traditionally is not gluten-free. With that said, you could use gluten-free puff pastry for these tarts and create a delicious gluten-free treat. Are these tarts vegetarian-friendly? Yes, these tarts are vegetarian-friendly! They are not, however, vegan-friendly: the eggs and butter—including the butter in the puff pastry—prevent this recipe from being vegan. Should I peel the apple for the tart? No, you can keep the peel on for this apple tart. It will give the tart more texture, and you'll save time on prep. I don’t have apple jelly, is there a substitute? Brushing the apples with apple jelly gives the tart a smooth, shiny finish. If you don't have apple jelly, you can use apricot jelly instead. What apples are best for tarts? We use a Granny Smith apple for this recipe, which has a tart flavor and firm texture that retains its shape when baked. You can also use other varieties of apples that are best for baking, like Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious or Jonagold. Is there a difference between apple pie and apple tart? Apple pies are made with a pastry dough and baked in a pie pan, with either a bottom crust, a top crust or a combination of both. Apple tarts can be made with a variety of pastry bases, such as shortcrust dough or puff pastry, and they're baked in a tart pan with a removable bottom or free-form on a baking sheet, as we do here. How long will an Apple Tart keep? This apple tart is best served immediately, but leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven until warm and crisp. Recipe developed by Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2023 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 234 Calories 12g Fat 34g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 slice Calories 234 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 34g 12% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 13g Added Sugars 9g 18% Protein 3g 6% Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 10mg 3% Vitamin A 101IU 2% Vitamin D 1IU 0% Folate 2mcg 1% Vitamin K 1mcg 1% Sodium 169mg 7% Calcium 12mg 1% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 3mg 1% Potassium 56mg 1% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. Carrie Myers, M.S. Carrie Myers is a portfolio entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in the health and wellness space. As a writer and editor, Carrie has worked for both consumer and trade print and online publications. She's been quoted in several articles as a health and fitness expert. Carrie is also a certified life and wellness coach and exercise physiologist, and the founder of CarrieMichele Co., a lifestyle company that helps women create lives they love where they can be authentic. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines and Jan Valdez Jan Valdez Jan Valdez has years of experience working in test kitchens, primarily in research and development and product development. Her experience in the Good Housekeeping test kitchen in New York City launched a career in professional test kitchens. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines