Mini Apple Tarts Flaky Pastry (Print-Friendly Version)
Flaky puff pastry cups filled with spiced apples, topped with pecans, caramel, and whipped cream.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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17.3 ounce package puff pastry sheets, thawed but cold
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1 tablespoon butter
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2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely diced
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3 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled and finely diced
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¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
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1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
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Pinch of nutmeg
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Pinch of salt
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons cold water
→ Optional Garnish
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¼ cup chopped pecans
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Caramel sauce
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Whipped cream
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 375℉ and lightly spray a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Use two mini muffin pans if available.
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Unfold the puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 9 equal-sized squares. Press each square into the mini muffin tin cups, molding them to the cups. Dock the bottoms of the pastry with a fork. Bake for 7 minutes.
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While the puff pastry bakes, sauté the apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Stir frequently until the apples are fork-tender, about 5-8 minutes.
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Whisk the cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl to create a slurry.
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Once the apples are tender, stir in half of the cornstarch slurry. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to thicken. Add more slurry if needed for desired consistency. Remove from heat and let cool—filling will thicken further as it cools.
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Remove the baked puff pastry from the oven. Gently press down the puffed pastry with a teaspoon to create a well for the filling.
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Fill each puff pastry cup with 1 heaping teaspoon of the apple filling. Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Cool the tarts in the pan for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Once cooled, garnish with chopped pecans, caramel sauce, and whipped cream as desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Notes:
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Keep puff pastry cool but thawed. If it becomes too warm, place it in the freezer for 3-5 minutes to cool before continuing.
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Apple pie filling can be made in advance and stored in the fridge in an airtight container for a few days. Puff pastry should be baked shortly before serving.