Easy 4-Ingredient Apple Tart

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This easy, four-ingredient puff pastry apple tart is perfect for any occasion! Puff pastry encases a sweet-tart filling of apples and sugar, and is finished off with a delightful layer of melted butter. The combination of ingredients creates a rustic, satisfying dessert that will quickly become a favorite.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. To begin, preheat the oven to 400F/250C and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cut puff pastry into two strips, each being 3.5×12 inches (9×30 cm).
  3. Peel and core the apples, slicing them thinly and arranging on top of the pastry.
  4. Sprinkle each tart with half of the sugar and brush with half of the melted butter.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tart is golden brown.
  6. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Finally, sprinkle with powdered sugar (optional) and serve warm or at room temperature, with a scoop of ice cream if desired.

Frequently Asked Questions


Q: What are the ingredients for this tart?
A: This tart requires only four ingredients: frozen and thawed puff pastry, two or three apples of your choice such as Granny Smith, 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter.

Q: How long does it take to make this tart?
A: This tart takes just under 40 minutes to make, including the 15-minute preparation and 25-minute baking time.

Q: Is this tart vegan-friendly?
A: Unfortunately, no. The puff pastry and butter in this recipe make it unsuitable for vegan diets.

Easy 4-Ingredient Apple Tart

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Recipe by Dish Lingo Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Yield

10

squares
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes
Total time

40

minutes

This easy, four-ingredient puff pastry apple tart is perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

  • 1 package 1 frozen and thawed puff pastry

  • 3 medium 3 apples

  • 3 tablespoons 3 unsalted butter, melted

  • 4 tablespoons 4 sugar

Directions

  • To begin, preheat the oven to 400F/250C and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Cut puff pastry into two strips, each being 3.5x12 inches (9x30 cm).
  • Peel and core the apples, slicing them thinly and arranging on top of the pastry.
  • Sprinkle each tart with half of the sugar and brush with half of the melted butter.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tart is golden brown.
  • Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Finally, sprinkle with powdered sugar (optional) and serve warm or at room temperature, with a scoop of ice cream if desired.