Caramel apple tart is comprised of tart apples and creamy liquid caramel, baked inside of a puff pastry crust. (This post contains affiliate links)
Caramel Apple Tart
This might be the easiest dessert ever. Well, maybe the second easiest. I realized last week that I don’t have that many apple recipes on my site. Mom came to visit this past weekend, we and made an Apple Tart, then drizzled it with caramel, which gives this classic French dessert a decidedly American spin.
Makes 12, 4-bite, sized pieces.
While I had to make puff pastry in cooking school, it’s one of those recipes that is not for the faint of heart…enter frozen puff pastry. Just thaw, roll and bake. Ditto the homemade caramel…it’s definitely not difficult to make, but you can purchase delicious caramel to keep this tart recipe simple. I like to use this rolling pin with no handles. I also use Silpat mats for baking. They are made in France, (not china) and they last forever!
Line the apple in rows. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
If you call a caramel apple tart by its traditional French name, Tarte aux Pommes, it’ll sound like you slaved all day to make it.
I won’t tell.
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed in fridge
- 2 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and thinly sliced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 4 Tablespoons sugar divided
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 Tablespoons apricot jam
- 2 teaspoons water
- Caramel sauce either homemade or store-bought.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Peel, core and thinly slice apples, toss with lemon juice to prevent discoloration,
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Roll out thawed puff pastry on a parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle puff pastry lightly with sugar. Arrange thinly sliced apples on top of pastry. Turn up edges of pastry to encase apples. Brush apple slices with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, (remaining 3 Tablespoons sugar with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon).
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Bake at 400 degrees F. for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
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Heat apricot jam and water over low heat stirring until smooth and jam is thinned. Set aside.
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Remove tart from oven and brush with apricot jam. Cool. Drizzle with caramel sauce.
I like the juxtaposition of the tart Granny Smith apples, plain puff pastry and caramel. The smallish, 4-bite, pieces make it a nice finish to a heavy Autumn supper. A scoop of vanilla bean ice cream would be perfect too! Click here for Homemade Caramel Sauce.
Caramel Apple Tart
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Del's cooking twist says
September 15, 2014 at 10:00 amYour apple tart looks amazing, Cynthia! Apple and caramel are the perfect combo. Can’t wait to give it a try 🙂
marlee grandalski says
September 15, 2014 at 4:39 pmOMG…just made the Apple Tart…SO easy to make and SO delicious!!!! My kids are begging for more and it is not even dinner yet! Thank you Cynthia! BTW, one recommendation…in order to cut into nice square pieces, we used our Pizza cutter, works wonderfully!
Cynthia says
September 15, 2014 at 4:43 pmOh, great Marlee! So glad! xo! Thanks for the tip on the pizza cutter!
Cynthia says
September 15, 2014 at 4:44 pmThank you Del, it’s so easy!
Sandi Gaertner (@sandigtweets) says
September 15, 2014 at 8:50 pmLooks incredible!!
Cynthia says
September 20, 2014 at 2:35 pmThank you Sandi!
Geez Louise! says
September 17, 2014 at 8:00 amAll things French are better with an American “spin”… I might try this with whole wheat filo crust. The apples are getting better as we get closer to Fall – mmmmm love apple pie!
Cynthia says
September 20, 2014 at 2:34 pmThat would be awesome too Louise!
Simi Jois says
September 19, 2014 at 4:32 pmFABULOUS! I love this and will be making it this weekend. thanks so much for posting.
Cynthia says
September 20, 2014 at 2:35 pmLet me know how you like it Simi!Thanks!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
September 24, 2014 at 11:40 amI love puff pastry, it is so easy to use in may different recipes. This tart looks incredible, and perfect for fall!
Cynthia says
September 28, 2014 at 11:26 amErin, the best part is that it’s so quick and easy, but seems like you spent a lot of time on it!
Peabody (Culinary Concoctions by Peabody) says
September 24, 2014 at 11:49 amEasy and looks delish! And any time caramel is involved sign me up. 🙂
Cynthia says
September 28, 2014 at 11:37 amI agree Peabody! Anything with caramel tastes better!
Christiane ~ Taking On Magazines says
September 24, 2014 at 1:34 pmYou’ve made my caramel loving heart very happy with this dessert. It’s so elegant and looks so delicious.
Cynthia says
September 28, 2014 at 11:44 amChristiane, yes, it does look elegant, especially since it’s so easy.
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says
September 24, 2014 at 7:00 pmThis tart is beautiful and so easy to make.
Cynthia says
September 28, 2014 at 11:43 amMeagan, it is super easy. It’s my go-to autumn dessert.
Andi says
September 24, 2014 at 8:36 pmWow, that IS super easy – I am going to do that this weekend!
Cynthia says
September 28, 2014 at 11:42 amAndi, let me know how it turns out, it is super easy.
Wendy | Around My Family Table says
September 24, 2014 at 9:07 pmI love the caramel addition!!! I think hubby is gonna get a little excited when I make this for him this weekend.
Cynthia says
September 25, 2014 at 5:55 pmAwesome Wendy! I hope he likes it!
Anita says
September 24, 2014 at 10:57 pmEasy and pretty – my kind of dessert!
Cynthia says
September 25, 2014 at 5:56 pmAnita, very easy, but it makes it seem like you slaved all day!
Christina says
November 13, 2014 at 11:39 pmOh yes! This is something to whip up in a jiffy, but no one ever knows it! I could eat about 5 slices of this…yum!
Cynthia says
November 15, 2014 at 3:45 pmDefinitely a “back pocket” recipe Christina!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
August 27, 2015 at 12:21 amCaramel Apple is one of my favourite flavour combos ever! This tart is so beautiful! 🙂
Cynthia says
August 30, 2015 at 8:24 pmThank you Annie!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
August 29, 2015 at 9:36 amThis looks soooo yummy and I love the addition of the apricot jam!
Cynthia says
August 30, 2015 at 8:22 pmThe apricot jam is just a trick from culinary school. All the fruit on the baked goods get a quick “shine” of thinned apricot jam.
fabiola@notjustbaked says
August 29, 2015 at 11:39 pmIt’s midnight and I really want to make this now, looks yummy!
Cynthia says
August 30, 2015 at 8:21 pmThe best part is when you have puff pastry in the freezer…this dessert is just minutes away!
Ginny McMeans says
August 30, 2015 at 8:00 amI just saw these on pinterest and fell in love. Thanks! Definitely making this beauty.
Cynthia says
August 30, 2015 at 8:20 pmThank you Ginny!
Susan says
August 30, 2015 at 10:15 amDefinitely a classic and the scoop of ice cream is not optional in my book!
Cynthia says
August 30, 2015 at 8:20 pmHaha Susan!
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says
August 30, 2015 at 11:02 amThis is just perfect Cynthia, flavors and presentation!!
Cynthia says
August 30, 2015 at 8:20 pmThank you Brandon!
Carol Borchardt says
August 30, 2015 at 12:50 pmOh yum, what a gorgeous fall dessert! That caramel sauce is the perfect addition!
Cynthia says
August 30, 2015 at 8:19 pmThank you Carol! Caramel sauce makes everything taste better!
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
August 30, 2015 at 5:01 pmWow! This is seriously, gloriously, ridiculously easy! After looking at the beautiful, drool-worthy photos, I was so delighted and surprised when I scrolled down to the recipe card and saw how simple this beautiful tart is to make! Perfect! 😀
Cynthia says
August 30, 2015 at 8:18 pmYes, Shelly, so easy! I always keep a package of puff pastry on hand for both savory and sweet last minute dishes!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
September 26, 2016 at 3:47 amI’m in love with these but especially how easy they are to whip up!
Taylor Kiser says
September 26, 2016 at 5:21 pmThis caramel apple tart looks ahhmazing! Perfect fall dessert!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
September 27, 2016 at 6:20 amThis is absolutely gorgeous! I love how easy it is too with the puff pastry and store bought caramel. I’m all about those easy conveniences!
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
October 4, 2016 at 4:59 amWhat a beautiful tart! I am so grateful that there’s easy way to use puff pastry in delicious recipes like this.