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Apple Tart

Puff pastry crust layered with granny smith apples, covered with sugar blend and brushed with a rum, honey, and sparkling cider butter sauce!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Keyword: apple cider, apple picking, apple tart, apples, bread crumbs, cherry desserts, fall, fall dessert, fall foods, fall recipes, sweets, tart
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

  • tart pan can use pie pan

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet, thawed I let them thaw for about 25 minutes
  • 3 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into thin slices
  • 1/8 cup sugar
  • 1/8 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp apple pie spice
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup sparkling apple cider
  • 1.5 ounces rum I used Sailor Jerry
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • whipped cream optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°
  • Let the pastry come to room temp. Usually takes about 25 minutes. Sprinkle some flour on a working surface and gently roll the pastry with a rolling pin. The goal is to make the rectangle larger so we can fit it to the pan. Roll both directions and move the tart pan over to see if it is large enough.
    Once big enough, carefully lay into the pan and gently press down into the corners. Remove any excess on the edges.
    I like to save a bit of the scrapes and roll a long piece into a flower for the center.
    (see picture)
  • Now for the apples. Peel, core, cut into quarters, then slice thin.
  • Arrange the apples in the pan, working in a circle, slightly overlapping the corners. Keep going until you reach the center. You can cut the center slices in half and make a circle. That is where the flower will go. Or just add more apple slices. After I get the layers done I go around with the remaining slices and stuff them in any open spots so its a tight fit.
    Or you can layer the slices however you would like!
  • Mix together the brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon and apple pie spice in small bowl. Then sprinkle 3/4 of the mixture onto the tart.
  • Set aside and lets get the butter going.
    In a small saucepan add the butter and melt on medium heat. Add the cider, rum, and honey. Cook for about 5 minutes and stir continuously.
  • Now brush the apples and crust with the mixture. A good heavy coat.
  • Bake for 15 minutes and then brush again.
    Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until it is golden brown and the apples are soft.
  • Once out of the oven, brush with more of the butter. Get the apples and crust. Finish with a sprinkle more of the sugar mixture.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream.
    Or you can serve with vanilla bean ice cream and some caramel syrup.
  • ENJOY!