Apples are everywhere right now. They always are in the fall months and I'm loving it. As the seasons change and all the fall colors adorn the landscape: it's apple pie time. Or in this case, easy upside down apple tart time. The preparation takes very little effort and the result is a unbelievably delicious treat.
You Only Need TWO Apples!
It doesn't seem like you could make six dessert portions with only two apples, but here we are! And you can! One of the keys to this recipe is slicing the apples as thin as possible. With a short cook time, we need these to be very thin slices. You can use any kind of apple for this which I love because I know some people are very particular about that.
I used honeycrisp apples and it only took two (medium) apples to make six upside down apple tarts. And I wanted to keep this simple so I didn't peel the apples. I know, I know, when we make apple pies we peel the apples. But I chose not to in order to save a tiny bit of time. Of course, if you want to peel them - you can. But I didn't think it was necessary.
Simple Pantry Ingredients and You're Good to Go
I saw a bunch of variations of this recipe while scrolling through YouTube shorts and was captivated completely. I've been getting a bit more into dessert these days. Lately, I just want a little... something... after dinner. A quick and easy sweet treat that will satisfy my craving. This quick recipe checked all the boxes for me so I started testing it. 🙂
With these tarts - there is no waiting... it's instant gratification. And the best part is that you most likely have all the ingredients in your pantry: honey, butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, apples, salt. The one item you many have to think ahead about is the frozen puff pastry sheets. For me, I almost always have these on hand. There are so many things you can do with puff pastry ranging from sweet to savory. In fact, if you're looking for a savory option, I did make this delicious rainbow carrot tart with leeks & boursin cheese. The assembly of these upside down apple tarts is so easy - this seriously doesn't take more than 5-10 minutes of prep, then goes into the oven. ❤️
Making a Pie VS. Making Upside DoWn Apple TartS
Making these upside down apple tarts is not like making an apple pie. I mean, it's a little like making an apple pie, but much easier and faster. Pie making involves the extra steps of peeling the apples (many apples, like 7-9 apples) and making a homemade pie crust. There are several points where you have to wait for something to happen: wait for juices to form in the bowl with the apples, wait for the dough to chill in the freezer, etc. However, homemade apple pie is totally awesome so if you do find yourself in need of that recipe too - I'm here for you with my awesome apple pie with butter crust. 🙂
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With this tart recipe, you will find a no-muss, no-fuss fantastic dessert recipe that comes together in minutes. You can elevate it by adding some whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. Or you can eat it on its own with nothing. It is simply delicious!
Thanksgiving Dessert Possibilities??
This could be a fun assignment to give the kids on Thanksgiving Day. Not the real little kids, but the older ones - you know who can handle it...lol. Assign an adult to oversee it, and have a blast in the kitchen! Doubling this recipe is simple. As it is the recipe makes six tarts. Double it and you've got 12. See - math is fun! 🤯 This is a great way to make something fresh and yummy on Thanksgiving, and a way to include the kids in the whole process. They will love it!
Cooking at Home: A Necessity in Life
I've said it many times: you've got to learn how to cook and start cooking more at home. I didn't think we'd be at a point in life where going to a restaurant for dinner might blow your budget for the month. But here we are. About a year ago, I went to a diner with a friend and we somehow spent $45 for two people to have BREAKFAST!! And we didn't get anything crazy like lobster benedict or steak and eggs. Just a regular breakfast. And dinner? Double that number and that's what dinner for two costs.
I know that groceries are more expensive too, but we have a lot more control over that. We can:
- Plan ahead
- Use the same ingredients in multiple recipes for the week
- Shop the sales
- Use what we have in the freezer
- Menu plan ahead of time
One of the most wonderful benefits of cooking at home: sharing a meal with your loved ones. Let's turn off all our devices and cook some food together. Slow down for a minute. Let's talk about our days and fill our kitchens with amazing smells and flavors.
Easy StEps to Making Upside Down Apple Tarts
Easy Upside Down Apple Tart
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
If you haven’t tried this viral easy upside down apple tart recipe – what are you waiting for? A fantastic, low-effort dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry
- 2 medium apples, sliced into half-moons (I used honey crisp apples)
- 6 teaspoons honey (approx. – it’s a freestyle drizzle)
- 6 pats of butter (about ½ tablespoon per tart)
- 3 teaspoons of brown sugar
- Pinch of salt per tart
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon (approx. – add a pinch per tart)
- 1 egg, plus splash of water for egg wash, optional
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven at a time that’s appropriate to 375 degrees.
- Take one sheet of defrosted puff pastry and cut it into six rectangles. My video in the recipe card shows this well. After you cut the puff pastry, put it back in the refrigerator until ready to use. Puff pastry should be kept cold as long as possible.
- Core the apples with a coring tool or paring knife. Cut the apple in half, then slice into thin half-moon slices. You should be able to get 36 slices of apples out of the two apples. The goal is SIX apple slices per tart. I didn’t peel the apples and didn’t think it mattered at all. If you want to peel them you can.
- Beat one egg plus a splash of water if you’re using the egg wash. It’s optional but I like doing it.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Drizzle the honey onto the parchment paper for each of the SIX tarts. I zig-zagged the honey into the approximate size of the puff pastry piece.
- Add one pat of butter on top of each zig-zag of honey, a generous pinch of brown sugar, a tiny pinch of salt, and a generous pinch of cinnamon.
- Place six apple slices on top of each honey, butter, etc.. pile.
- Top each tart with one of the puff pastry rectangles and brush with egg wash. The egg wash is optional.
- Cook in a preheated oven at 375 degree for about 20-25 minutes or until the puff pastry turns golden brown.
- Serve immediately. They taste great on their own or with some caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream. Can also top with sifted powdered sugar.
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