

I had to try out several tea cake recipes before I found the ones that tasted like Annie’s. I say that because I used to be intimidated by the thought of making my own pie crust. Note: Don’t be afraid of making the dough for these apple tarts. Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make these hand pies. If I close my eyes, I can almost taste them. Her apple tarts (some people call them turnovers or hand pies) were not made from canned biscuits (not that there is anything wrong with that). I remember it just like it was yesterday, running into the kitchen, telling Annie hello and grabbing an apple tart or a tea cake. That woman could cook! My favorites of Annie’s was apple tarts and tea cakes – just like Grandma used to make! We adored Annie and she was part of the family. Of course, when I was little, anyone over 30 was considered old! Grandma’s housekeeper was a sweet little old lady named Annie. Out of necessity, grandma had a housekeeper/cook. And that’s the only way I had ever really known her, so it was natural to me. Looking back, I never heard her complain or gripe about not being able to walk. I do remember her being in a wheelchair a few times during the early days. Grandma suffered a stroke when I was just a wee toddler. My grandma was bedridden throughout my entire childhood and right up until she passed away. I’m so glad that I have so many fond memories to look back on and draw upon and that I will see her again one day! It was my first experience of losing someone that I dearly loved and it was difficult to say goodbye. You can see the rest of my favorite kitchen tools and gadgets here in my Amazon Affiliate Page.Grandma Elrod is my mom’s mother and we were very close. It also give a decorative edge to form a crust around the apples.

You can also lay the slices closer together for a fuller appearance, which will take more apples. Apples vary in size so your final amount may be different.Remove from oven and cool for 15 minutes before serving.ĭust with powdered sugar if desired, or top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture.īake for 23 to 25 minutes, until the apples are golden brown. Slice the apple in half, keeping them stacked together.įan the apple slices out and lay in rows, overlapping slightly over the apple butter glaze.īrush the apples and crust with the melted butter. Peel, core and thinly slice the apples, about 1/8-inch thick. Brush over the puff pastry inside the center of the crust. Mix the apple butter with the water to create a spreadable glaze. Score a 3/4-inch border around the edge to create a “crust”. Place puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured work surface and roll to a 12 x 9 rectangle.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
APPLE TART RECIPE EASY HOW TO
I will warn you now, this is seriously addicting and there will not be any Whole30, Keto or Paleo adjustments! Ingredients needed to make this rustic apple tart:īe sure to check out the detailed printable recipe card below How to make a Puff Pastry Apple Tart That is all you need to create this delicious Puff Pastry Apple Tart. Tender baked apples with a puff pastry crust, and apple butter base create a delicious tart that is easy to make and the entire family will love! We are keeping things simple with this dessert, a frozen puff pastry sheet, thinly sliced apples, apple butter, cinnamon sugar and melted butter.
