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Cinnamon Apple Butter Puff Pastry Tarts Recipe

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These Cinnamon Apple Butter Puff Pastry Tarts are a delightful combination of flaky puff pastry, spiced apple slices, and smooth apple butter. Perfect for a cozy dessert or an elegant snack, they bake up golden and crisp with a delicious cinnamon-scented apple filling.

  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 12 tarts

Ingredients

Tarts

  • 4 small Granny Smith apples
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 sheets puff pastry
  • 6 tablespoons apple butter

Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Prepare Puff Pastry: Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to package directions to ensure they are pliable and ready to work with.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Heat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line two sheet pans with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  3. Make Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together one large egg and one tablespoon of water. Set aside for brushing onto the pastry.
  4. Prepare Apple Filling: Core and slice the Granny Smith apples. In a large bowl, mix the apple slices with lemon juice, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, cornstarch, salt, and vanilla extract until all slices are evenly coated.
  5. Cut Pastry Rectangles: Unfold one sheet of puff pastry on a clean surface and smooth out the creases. Cut it into six equal rectangles. Repeat with the second sheet.
  6. Shape Pastry Tarts: Place the pastry rectangles on the prepared sheet pans. Using a small pastry brush, apply egg wash around the edges. Fold the edges inwards about ½-inch to create a raised frame and press lightly to seal the folds.
  7. Fill the Tarts: Brush the tops of the pastry frames with egg wash. Spoon approximately 1½ teaspoons of apple butter into the center of each rectangle and spread evenly. Layer the spiced apple slices over the apple butter.
  8. Bake: Place the sheet pans in the preheated oven and bake for 23 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crisp.

Notes

  • Make sure the puff pastry is properly thawed before cutting to avoid tearing.
  • Using Granny Smith apples provides a nice tartness that balances the sweetness of the brown sugar and apple butter.
  • For a glossy finish, you can brush the baked tarts with a little warm apple jelly after baking.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated gently in the oven.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 23 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/cinnamon-apple-butter-puff-pastry-tarts-recipe/