Description
A crisp, golden apple tart with a flaky pastry crust, caramel glaze, and cozy spices. Perfect for holidays or weeknight desserts.
Ingredients
4–5 medium apples (Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp)
1 sheet puff pastry or homemade tart crust
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
3 tbsp cane sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp vegan butter
1 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel and slice apples. Toss with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Roll crust into tart pan and crimp edges.
Arrange apples in a circular pattern and dot with butter.
Sprinkle cornstarch if using.
Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
Warm maple syrup and brush on top after baking.
Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Using two apple varieties boosts texture and flavor.
Freeze fully baked tarts wrapped tightly for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 240
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple tart, southern apple dessert, easy fruit tart