Make these flaky puff pastry Apple Tarts that take a fraction of the time to make but taste as good as an apple pie! Try it to believe it!

If you want to make a snappy, simple dessert or an appetiser then frozen puff pastry can really come in handy. A couple months back I found it in the frozen foods section of Foodhall and I couldn’t contain my excitement. I bought two packs and started experimenting with it. This thing won my heart! I don’t think I’ve ever been happier to see something from the frozen section (except berries) as much as I was with this. It looks like a rectangular blob of dough but a lot of hard work goes int making it, and frankly it seems a lot of effort to make it from scratch when you’re baking at home so the frozen one works wonderfully!

Apples at their least complex can be their extremely finest. To make these simple tarts you only need 4 ingredients, and one of them is puff pastry. All you have to do is thaw it for sometime and then roll it out to your desired shape. I love doing rectangles because of the minimal wastage but you can easily do circles and roll the dough a couple time more until you use up most of the pastry. For the topping you need thinly sliced apples (so they cook well), lemon and brown sugar. Just mix them and lay them on the puff pastry sheets and BAKE! These little tarts cook quicker and are naturally portion controlled so you will automatically intake less calories. And technically you’re having apples so that makes them healthy, right? 😉 These tarts are great for a mall gathering or parties as they can be made ahead of time. For convenience, you can pre-bake the shells a day or two before serving. Sweet and flaky, these heavenly tarts are a delightful addition to your dinner party menu!

QUICK AND EASY APPLE TARTS

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Prep time

15 mins

Bake time

20 mins

Total time

35 mins

Make these flaky puff pastry Apple Tarts that take a fraction of the time to make but taste as good as an apple pie! Try it to believe it!

Author: Radhika

Recipe type: Dessert

Makes: 4 tarts

Ingredients

Puff Pastry, 250 grams
Apples, thinly sliced, 1
Lemon Juice, of 1 lemon
Brown Sugar, 3 tablespoons
Egg, Beaten, 1
Flour, for dusting

Method

Start by thawing your readymade puff pastry. Thaw until it has defrosted but is still cold.
In a bowl, mix apples, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Mix until everything is combined.
Sprinkle flour on a surface. Roll out the puff pastry until its about ¼th of an inch thick in a rectangular shape. Divide into 4 equal parts.
Using a knife, make 4 lines parallel to each of the puff pastry. And using a fork prick them.
Line with apples, and brush the sides with beaten egg.
Bake at 180 degrees Celsius in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the puff pastry is well rise and golden.