Upside Down Apple Tarts
When I saw these upside-down apple tarts on TikTok, I knew I had to give them a try. These tarts are easy to make and super delicious. Made from a few simple ingredients, you can have the perfect treat anytime of the day.
Ingredients Needed for Upside Down Apple Tarts
Puff Pastry Sheet – You’ll need one sheet of puff pastry for this recipe. Be sure to thaw the pastry at room temp for 30-40 minutes so it is easy to work with. Cut the pastry down in four rectangles, just make sure they are wide enough to cover the sliced apple.
Apple – You’ll need to thinly slice a honey crisp apple for this recipe. Be sure to use a mandolin slicer to ensure the apples are very thin and even. You’ll want them to be about 1/8th of an inch thick. This allows for quick, even cooking. Each tart gets three slices of apple, so you’ll need 12 slices total.
Maple Syrup – For this recipe, you’ll need 1 tablespoon of maple syrup per tart. You can also use honey or agave nectar, but I haven’t tested it.
Egg Wash – Combine one egg and one tablespoon of milk in a small mixing bowl. Whisk well.
How to Make Upside Down Apple Tarts
Thaw one sheet of puff pastry dough for 30-40 minutes at room temp. Preheat the oven to 380 degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Set aside.
Using a mandolin, thinly slice 12 pieces of honey crispy apple. You’ll need three pieces per tart.
Use a sharp knife to cut the puff pastry into 4 rectangles. Just make sure the pastry dough is wide enough to cover the apples.
Combine one egg and one tablespoon of milk in a small mixing bowl to form an egg wash. Whisk well.
Assemble
Add one tablespoon of maple syrup to the prepared baking tray. Top with three slices of apple, followed by one rectangle of puff pastry. Repeat for all four puff pastry rectangles. Press the edges of the puff pastry down using a fork. Brush with egg wash and place in the oven for 18-20 minutes.
Once the pastries are cool to touch, flip them over and broil for 1-2 minutes for an extra crispy top. Dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy!
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Option to enjoy cold or warm in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before enjoying. Looking for more recipes?
Upside Down Apple Tarts
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ honey crisp apple, thinly sliced
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Equipment
- 1 parchment lined baking tray
Instructions
- Thaw one sheet of puff pastry dough for 30-40 minutes at room temp. Preheat the oven to 380 degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Using a mandolin, thinly slice 12 pieces of honey crispy apple. You’ll need three pieces per tart.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the puff pastry into 4 rectangles. Just make sure the pastry dough is wide enough to cover the apples.
- Combine one egg and one tablespoon of milk in a small mixing bowl to form an egg wash. Whisk well.
Assemble
- Add one tablespoon of maple syrup to the prepared baking tray. Top with three slices of apple, followed by one rectangle of puff pastry. Repeat for all four puff pastry rectangles. Press the edges of the puff pastry down using a fork. Brush with egg wash and place in the oven for 18-20 minutes.
- Once the pastries are cool to touch, flip them over and broil for 1-2 minutes for an extra crispy top. Dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy!
