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Quick But Tantalising Apple Tarts Recipe

Impress your guests with these individual apple tarts – much easier than a whole pie! Flaky puff pastry cradles sweet, caramelized apples, and a boozy whipped cream adds a decadent touch. Perfect for a sophisticated dessert or a charming afternoon treat. This recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to wow!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 662.5 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Quick But Tantalising Apple Tarts

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How to Make Quick But Tantalising Apple Tarts

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F (240°C).
  2. Lightly flour a clean surface. Roll out 1 sheet (14.1 oz) of puff pastry very thinly.
  3. Use a 4-inch saucer to cut out four circles of pastry.
  4. Lightly grease a baking sheet with oil or butter. Arrange pastry circles on the baking sheet.
  5. Prick the pastry all over with a fork.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 lemon and 2 tablespoons of caster sugar.
  7. Peel, core, and thinly slice 2 medium apples (about 1 pound).
  8. Immediately add the apple slices to the lemon juice mixture to prevent browning.
  9. Arrange apple slices on top of each pastry circle, overlapping slightly.
  10. Sprinkle each tart with 1 teaspoon of icing sugar and dot with 1/2 tablespoon of cold butter.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender and slightly caramelized.
  12. Let cool slightly before serving.
  13. For the optional whisky whipped cream: Whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in 1 tablespoon of whisky (or Calvados for a French twist).
  14. **Optional Flambé:** Sprinkle a cinnamon-sugar mixture (1 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 teaspoons sugar) over the tarts just before serving. Carefully pour 1 tablespoon of Calvados over each tart and ignite with a long match (adult supervision required!). The flames will caramelize the sugar, creating a delicious crunchy topping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

119g

Fat

83g

Carbs

22g

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