Apple Tart Recipe, Easy Mini Apple Dessert
This upside-down mini Apple Tart recipe is a cozy treat to serve warm with ice cream or cream, perfect for the Fall or winter season.
Made with caramelized apples and flaky puff pastry, this mini apple tart is a sweet, easy dessert that’s sure to impress.
Delicious Upside Down Pastries
This recipe features tender apple slices caramelized in butter and sugar, layered beneath a golden puff pastry.
The tarts take about 45 minutes from start to finish and serve 6 people.
Cook and Prep Time
- Servings: 6 tarts
- Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes for caramelizing apples + 30 minutes for baking
- Total Time: Approximately 45-50 minutes
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry: 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed if frozen
- For the Apples: 1 Red Delicious apple, peeled, cored, and cut into thin slices
- 1/8 cup (25g) brown sugar
- 1/8 cup (25g) granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- A pinch of salt
- Confectioner’s sugar, for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare the Oven:
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Use a round baking pan or oven-proof skillet approximately 9 inches in diameter.
2. Caramelize the Apples:
- In your pan or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add both types of sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, stirring until the sugars dissolve and the mixture starts to bubble.
- Add the apple wedges to the pan, arranging them tightly in a circular pattern.
- Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the apples are somewhat tender and caramelized.
- Be careful not to burn the caramel.
3. Prepare the Pastry:
- While the apples are caramelizing, roll out your puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut into 6 even rectangles.
- Once the apples are caramelized, let them cool off for a few minutes.
4. Assemble the Mini Tarts:
- Place a small piece of butter or a spoonful of caramelized sugar mixture on a lined baking sheet.
- Add 3–4 slices of caramelized apple on top.
- Cover with one rectangle of puff pastry, pressing the edges down with a fork to seal.
5. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and puffed.
6. Flip & Finish:
- Let the tart cool for a few minutes after removing it from the oven.
- Then carefully flip the tart onto the plate.
- Be very careful, as the caramel and pan will be very hot.
- Dust some confectioners’ sugar over the tarts.
7. Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature, ideally with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Other Yummy Fruit Recipes to Try:
- Mini Apple Pies – bite-sized pies with a flaky crust and sweet apple filling.
- Apple Cinnamon Muffins – soft and fluffy muffins with warm spice flavor.
- Instant Pot Applesauce – quick, easy, and perfect for snacking or baking.
- Apple Crisp Recipe – a cozy dessert with tender apples and a crunchy oat topping.
- Red Wine Poached Pears – elegant pears simmered in spiced red wine syrup.
Delicious Ways to Customize Upside-Down Apple Tarts
You can vary the recipe with a few changes. Here are some popular add-ins and variations you can try:
- Spices: Nutmeg, cardamom, ginger, or allspice for more warmth.
- Flavor Boosts: A splash of vanilla extract, almond extract, or dark rum.
- Texture: Before baking, add chopped pecans, walnuts, or slivered almonds sprinkled over the apples.
- Sweetness: Drizzle of honey, maple syrup, or a dusting of brown sugar mixed with cinnamon.
- Fruit Additions: Dried cranberries, raisins, or fresh pears mixed with the apples.
- Finishing Touch: Sprinkle of sea salt flakes after baking for contrast.
- Serving Ideas: Top with whipped cream, mascarpone, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Storage Tips for Mini Apple Tarts
Without toppings:
- Keep covered at room temperature for up to 1 day.
With cream or ice cream:
- Serve immediately and refrigerate leftovers.
Refrigerator (no toppings):
- Store plain tarts in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
- Reheat in the oven before serving to crisp the pastry.
Freezer (no toppings):
- Wrap plain tarts individually and freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheat from frozen at 180°C (350°F) until warmed through.
Nutrition Information Approx.
- Servings: 6 tarts
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
Upside Down Apple Mini Tarts
These upside down apple mini tarts feature tender caramelized apples baked beneath flaky pastry. A simple yet impressive dessert that’s perfect for fall and holiday baking.
Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Caramelize the Apples:
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in both sugars, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until dissolved and bubbling.
- Add the apple slices and cook for about 10 minutes, until they’re soft and lightly caramelized.
- Be careful not to burn the caramel.
Prepare the Pastry:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry and cut it into 6 even rectangles.
Assemble the Mini Tarts:
- Place a small piece of butter or a spoonful of caramelized sugar mixture on a lined baking sheet.
- Add 3–4 slices of caramelized apple on top.
- Cover with one rectangle of puff pastry, pressing the edges down with a fork to seal.
Bake:
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed.
Flip & Finish:
- Let cool slightly, then carefully flip each tart onto a plate while still warm.
- Dust with confectioner’s sugar.
Serve:
- Enjoy warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
