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Vanilla Apple Tarts Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 9 tarts (serves 9 people)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delight in these elegant Vanilla Apple Tarts featuring flaky puff pastry topped with sweetly seasoned apple slices and a hint of vanilla, finished with a drizzle of caramel sauce for a perfect individual dessert.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry

  • 1 sheet Pepperidge Farms puff pastry, cut into rectangles

Apple Mixture

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 whole apples, cored, halved, and sliced (not peeled)
  • 1 tablespoon Land O’ Lakes butter, cut into small dots

Serving

  • Store-bought caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the puff pastry to a golden crisp.
  2. Prepare Apple Mixture: In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla bean seeds. Add the sliced apples to this mixture and stir gently to coat. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  3. Assemble Tarts: Place the puff pastry rectangles on a Silpat-lined baking sheet. Arrange the apple slices along each pastry piece in a straight, overlapping line. Dot the tops with small pieces of butter evenly over the apples.
  4. Bake: Bake the assembled tarts in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is puffed up and golden brown.
  5. Serve: Remove the tarts immediately from the baking sheet to avoid sogginess and transfer to a serving platter. Serve warm or at room temperature with store-bought caramel sauce drizzled on the side.

Notes

  • These tarts make stunning individual desserts that are easy to prepare and serve.
  • The combination of vanilla and lemon juice enhances the natural sweetness and flavor of the apples.
  • Using a Silpat or parchment paper helps prevent the pastry from sticking.
  • Serve with caramel sauce for an indulgent touch.
  • You can experiment with different apple varieties for varied flavor profiles.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tart
  • Calories: 289 kcal
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 3 mg

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