If there’s one dessert that never fails to impress, it’s a classic apple tart. The beauty of this glazed apple tart is in its simplicity – layers of sweet Honeycrisp apples fanned out over buttery puff pastry, baked until golden and crisp, then brushed with a glossy apricot glaze that makes it shimmer. It looks like something straight out of a bakery window, yet it couldn’t be easier to make at home.
The magic lies in those Honeycrisp apples. They bake up tender yet still hold their shape, with just the right balance of sweetness and tartness. When paired with a flaky puff pastry and a touch of melted butter and sugar, the result is pure perfection – golden, crisp, and caramelized in all the right places. The warm apricot glaze adds that final touch of shine and flavor, giving the tart a light fruity sweetness that elevates every bite.
This is one of those recipes that fits any occasion. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting over the top or a dollop of Cool Whip for a cozy fall dessert, or enjoy it cold with your morning coffee for a little indulgence. It’s a beautiful way to use seasonal apples and a fantastic shortcut dessert when you need something quick yet impressive..
Even better, it fills your kitchen with that irresistible scent of baked apples and butter – the kind of smell that draws everyone in before it even leaves the oven. It’s simple, satisfying, and absolutely delicious.
So, grab a few apples and some puff pastry, and in under an hour, you’ll have a dessert that looks like it came straight from a patisserie.
Glazed Apple Tart
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1 large sheet frozen puff pastry thawed at room temperature
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar 65g
- 3 tablespoons cold butter cut into small cubes (45g)
- 2 large Honeycrisp apples cored and very thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons apricot preserves 60g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF / 180ºC degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay the thawed puff pastry sheet onto the parchment paper.
- Lay the apple slices in diagonal rows across the pastry covering the dough completely.
- Sprinkle the sugar across the top of the apple slices then drop the butter cubes evenly across the top.
- Bake in the oven until browned and puffed up which can take anywhere between 30–40 minutes so keep your eye on it.
- Place the apricot preserves into a jug and heat until warm and runny. Add a splash of water if required.
- Brush over the tart whilst still warm to give it a lovely shiny glaze.
- Serve warm or cold.
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