Get ready to transform your kitchen into a bakery of dreams with these mouthwatering mini honey apple tarts that are so easy to make, you'll feel like a professional pastry chef! Imagine delicate, golden-brown puff pastry embracing sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples drizzled with golden honey - a dessert so tempting, it'll have your family and friends begging for seconds. These adorable little tarts are the perfect combination of rustic charm and gourmet elegance, guaranteed to impress at any gathering or satisfy your sudden dessert craving.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 tarts
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 2 apples, diced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Thaw the puff pastry sheet at room temperature for about 10 minutes until it becomes pliable but still cold.
- Wash and dice the apples into small, uniform cubes, approximately 1/4 inch in size.
- In a medium bowl, combine diced apples, honey, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Gently mix until apples are evenly coated.
- Unfold the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 12 equal squares using a sharp knife or pastry cutter.
- Place the pastry squares onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small gap between each tart.
- Spoon the honey-apple mixture into the center of each pastry square, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully fold the edges of each pastry square slightly inward, creating a rustic border to contain the filling.
- Brush the pastry edges with beaten egg to ensure a golden, shiny finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzling additional honey on top for extra sweetness.
Tips
- Keep your puff pastry cold but pliable - this ensures a perfectly flaky texture.
- Use firm, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture.
- Cut apples into uniform small cubes to ensure even cooking and a neat presentation.
- Don't overfill the pastry squares - leave a small border to prevent leaking.
- For an extra touch of elegance, sprinkle some powdered sugar or add a scoop of vanilla ice cream when serving.
- These tarts are best enjoyed warm, so time your baking just before serving.
- If you want to prep ahead, you can assemble the tarts and refrigerate them before baking for up to 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 150kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg
