Hot Caramel Apple Tart
Hot Caramel Apple Tart is a heavenly dessert that blends crisp, flaky pastry with tender spiced apples and a rich, warm caramel sauce. This delightful treat transforms any gathering into a cozy celebration. Perfect for autumn, it tantalizes your taste buds with its sweet and tart flavors. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable experience that will leave everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet pastry dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 medium apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 1/4 cup butter (for caramel)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the pastry dough and fit it into a tart pan.
- Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Toss them with brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Arrange the apple slices over the pastry base.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the crust is golden and apples are tender.
- For the caramel sauce, melt sugar and butter over medium heat, then stir in heavy cream until smooth.
- Drizzle warm caramel over the baked tart before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg