French Apple Tart
A classic French Apple Tart featuring buttery puff pastry and caramelized apples, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1 1/2 large crisp apples, peeled and sliced thinly
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup fig preserves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the puff pastry by rolling it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Transfer the rolled-out pastry to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Slice your apples thinly and toss them in lemon juice.
- Arrange the apple slices on the pastry, starting from the outer edge and overlapping slightly.
- Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the apples.
- Add dollops of fig preserves around the tart.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
For a stunning presentation, serve slices drizzled with caramel sauce or powdered sugar. Consider adding fresh fruit or mint for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: French dessert, apple tart, pastry, baking, family recipe