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    Individual Apple Tart

    Published: Oct 10, 2017 · Modified: Sep 29, 2020 by Whitney Reist · This post may contain affiliate links |

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    This single-serving apple tart is my go-to dessert for FALL when I don't have much time to bake or just want to have a little something sweet that makes one or two servings. It makes for the most simple dessert with store-bought puff pastry and caramel sauce!

    A slice of apple tart with vanilla ice cream on top.
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    About the recipe

    If you're flying solo one night (or most nights) and your sweet tooth starts throbbing, it's nice to have some quick, single-serving desserts you can whip up at a moment's notice. And this Individual Apple Tart fits the perfectly!

    As you can imagine, this easy, single-serving apple tart is very much a no-recipe recipe. We are taking a trip down easy street with store-bought puff pastry dough and salted caramel sauce.

    The only thing homemade here is the cinnamon sugar mix for sprinkling on top of the apples....but I guess you could buy that pre-mixed and make things REALLY easy for yourself. And that's ok - easy is good. The point of this is to celebrate and enjoy the warm, crisp, sweet flavors of fall - preferably wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust!

    What I love about this recipe is that you can use just a little square of puff pastry dough (I love Wewalka brand because it's trans-fat-free and isn't frozen) and several slices of thinly sliced apple to make one serving. OR you can use the whole package of dough to make 12 servings. It's versatile and simple but has maximum impact with flavor, texture, and appearance.

    When it comes to store-bought caramel, Smucker's Simple Delight Salted Caramel Topping is my favorite because it is made with REAL cream, butter, and brown sugar - no HFCS here. And everything comes together in a snap!

    Puff pastry on a parchment paper.

    Ingredients

    Here's what you need to have one hand to make an individual apple tart whenever the craving hits:

    • Puff pastry dough - you will use 1/12 of the package per serving
    • Milk - for brushing the pastry dough
    • Apple - just ½ a medium; Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith will work
    • Granulated sugar and cinnamon
    • Vanilla ice cream
    • Caramel sauce
    Jar of salted caramel from Smuckers.

    Instructions

    Step 1: While your oven preheats to 425°F, cut off 1/12 of the puff pastry sheet, and spread it out a little with your fingers. Brush a little bit of milk, buttermilk, or cream on the edges of the dough (you can also use an egg wash).

    Step 2: Slice ½ a medium apple into ⅛-inch thick wedges, and line them up on the puff pastry with a ½-inch border around the sides.

    Pastry square with sliced apple on top. A step in making apple tart.

    Step 3: Combine the cinnamon sugar, then sprinkle it on top of the apple slices. Bake for 18-20 minutes until the tart is crisp and golden brown. Serve warm with caramel and ice cream!

    Pastry with sliced apples and cinnamon sugar.

    Serving suggestions

    If you want to make this apple tart for more than one person, just increase the amount of ingredients you need for however many servings you'd like to make. It can make up to 12 tarts, so it's a perfect easy apple dessert option for when you are entertaining. I'd recommend serving it with any of the following main dishes:

    • Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
    • Apple Cider Pork Loin
    • Flat Iron Steak with Maple Bourbon Espresso Sauce
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    Did you make this Easy Apple Tart for One? If so, I'd love to hear how it turned out for you! Leave a comment below.

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    Recipe

    A side shot of an apple tart on a white plate topped with ice cream and caramel sauce.

    Easy Apple Tart for One

    This easy apple tart recipe is so quick you will have dessert in no time. You can use these ingredients to make 1-12 single serving apple tarts - make it to suite your needs!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 Tart

    Ingredients

    • 1/12 package puff pastry dough (I like Wewalka brand)
    • Cream, milk, or buttermilk for brushin the dough
    • ½ medium apple (Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp)
    • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • Vanilla ice cream
    • Store-bought caramel sauce (I recommend Smucker's Simple Favorites)

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
    • Cut a square out of a puff pastry sheet (should be 1/12 of the sheet for one serving). Use your fingers to gently stretch it out a bit. Brush a little bit of cream or milk on the edges of the dough.
    • Slice ½ of a medium apple into thin wedges, about ⅛'' thick. Place them on the square of puff pastry, leaving about ½'' border around the apple. Combine the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle on top of the apple.
    • Bake for 18-20 minutes until crisp and golden brown. Serve with a drizzle of warm caramel and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 

    Notes

    To make 12 tartlets, just use the whole package of puff pastry and more of the other ingredients - you will likely need 2 whole apples. 
    Serving: 1Tart | Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 61.7g | Protein: 10.3g | Fat: 26.1g | Saturated Fat: 8.6g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 23g | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 2mg

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