Description
Delightful brie and bourbon apple tarts, perfect for cozy gatherings with sweet apples and flaky pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry (Substitute phyllo dough for a lighter version.)
- 4 Honeycrisp Apples (Slice thinly for the best texture.)
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar (Enhances sweetness and caramelizes nicely.)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (Adds richness and helps caramelize apples.)
- 1/4 cup Bourbon (Infuses warm depth; switch to apple cider for non-alcoholic option.)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (Brings warmth to the apple mixture.)
- 1/4 teaspoon Ginger (Complementary spice that enhances flavor.)
- 1/4 teaspoon Cloves (Complementary spice that enhances flavor.)
- 8 ounces Brie (Keep the rind for added flavor and texture.)
- 1/4 cup Apricot Preserves (Any fruit preserves can work.)
- 1 large Egg (For egg wash, giving pastries their golden sheen.)
- 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt (A sprinkle enhances flavors.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, toss sliced Honeycrisp apples with brown sugar, butter, bourbon, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves until well coated.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into 8 rectangles.
- Spread a layer of apricot preserves over each pastry rectangle, then layer on brie and the apple mixture.
- Brush the edges of the pastries with egg wash, fold them over, and use a fork to crimp the edges.
- Chill the assembled tarts in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Bake the tarts for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Once out of the oven, sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Protein: 4 g