Description
A magical treat perfect for Halloween or themed gatherings, featuring flaky pastry filled with sweet and tart apples, topped with a glossy red glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 2 medium apples (preferably Granny Smith for tartness)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup red food coloring (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green fondant or green marzipan (for leaves)
- Flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick and cut out 4-inch circles.
- Peel, core, and slice the apples, then mix with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Place one pastry circle on a baking sheet, add apple filling, and cover with another pastry circle, sealing the edges.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for the best tartness.
- Keep puff pastry cold for a flaky texture.
- Experiment with different fillings and crusts for variations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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