Rustic Fuji Apple Tart
Rustic Fuji Apple Tart
Created by our own Joni Marie Newman
This easy tart will make a baker out of you, yet! It’s rustic shape, and use of puff pastry, make it a great, low-stress alternative to the classic apple pie.
Yield: 2 tarts
Ingredients
2 sheets vegan puff pastry
3 Fuji apples, peeled, cored & thinly sliced
1/2 cup vegan butter (I used Earth Balance)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground clove
Additional butter, for brushing
About 2 tablespoons sugar, for dusting
Additions and Variations
-Use extra puff pastry to cut out shapes to place on top of the apple mixture.
-Sub pears for apples!
-Create hand pies by cutting your puff pastry into smaller squares, adding the filling to one half, folding on the diagonal and sealing with a fork. (Make sure to cut a slit in the top to vent.)
Method
Thaw puff pastry according to package instructions
Into a pot over medium heat, add sliced apples, butter, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves.
Carefully stir to combine and cook over medium heat until apples slices are tender but still whole. About 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Preheat oven to 425 F.
Have ready two rimmed baking sheets lined with parchment
Lay out a sheet of puff pastry on the lined baking sheet. To the center of the square, add half of the cooked apple mixture.
Fold the edges over to create a crust edge. You can use your fingers, a fork...feel free to be creative with your shaping.
Brush edges with melted butter and sprinkle edge with sugar.
Repeast with remaining puff pastry and apple mixture.
Bake for 12 to 20 minutes, or until crust is puffed up and golden brown.
Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
