Easy Caramel Apple Tarts with Puff Pastry – Perfect Fall Dessert

Looking for a delicious dessert idea? These Caramel Apple Tarts are the perfect treat for fall. Made with puff pastry, diced apples, and rich homemade caramel, this recipe transforms a classic fairground favorite into a delightful baked dessert. Whether you make a full pie or individual tarts, the result is always irresistible.

If you don't have puff pastry in your refrigerator, just use a regular pie crust. If you don't have that, just make caramel apples!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• A great way to use up fresh apples during apple-picking season.
• Use puff pastry for a light, flaky crust or substitute with pie crust.
• Serve as a show-stopping dessert with vanilla ice cream at your next gathering.

Recipe: Caramel Apple Tarts

Makes 1 pie or 12 individual tarts

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk (or 300-mL can)
2/3 cup golden corn syrup
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

6 apples, peeled and diced

Puff Pastry

Instructions:

In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stir all ingredients until a temperature probe reaches 236°F. Make sure you stir constantly and ensure the mixture doesn't stick to the bottom and start to burn. Let cool.

Meanwhile, peel and dice the apples. Stir the apples into the cooled caramel mixture.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Roll out the puff pastry.

Fill the tart shell (or individual tart shells). Bake for 50-60 minutes (30-40 minutes for individual tart shells). Let cool. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

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