An apple tart is a dessert that always dazzles.
By the time dinner is over, dessert is served.
Learn how to make an apple tart.
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One apple, a little sugar and butter, and your tart is ready to be baked.
Sprinkle with sugar and dot with butter before baking as directed, straight from the freezer.
Add a few minutes of additional baking time as needed.
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Storing leftovers:Store leftovers well-wrapped at room temperature for up to two days.
Serve at room temperature or reheat in a preheated oven or toaster oven before serving.
For longer storage, refrigerate for up to five days, or freeze for up to two months.
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Bring to room temperature or warm before serving.
frozen puff pastry, thawed (1 sheet)
1large (8 oz.)
Honeycrisp apple, cored and thinly sliced (1/8-in.-thick slices)
1/3cup granulated sugar
3Tbsp.
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unsalted butter, cubed
3Tbsp.
apricot preserves or apple jelly
1Tbsp.
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Arrange apple slices on puff pastry sheet:
Place puff pastry sheet on prepared pan.
Shingle apples evenly over pastry in diagonal lines, adjusting to cover dough completely.
Sprinkle with sugar, and top evenly with butter cubes.
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Bake tart:
Bake in preheated oven until browned and puffed, 35 to 40 minutes.
Add glaze:
Stir together apricot preserves and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl.
Brush apricot mixture over warm tart.
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Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.
Avoid mushy or overly sweet apples.
There’s no need to par-bake the puff pastry for this apple tart.
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It will bake up perfectly with the apples for a tender topping and crisp base.
These apple tarts can be baked up to two days in advance and stored at room temperature.
Reheat in the oven if desired to help crisp up before serving.
