We received SweeTango Apples for review. All opinions expressed are our own.
Spiced apples are baked into a flaky bed of puff pastry, then topped with chopped pecans and a vanilla drizzle. This tart is a simple yet elegant autumn delight that is best served warm with fresh cream or a scoop of ice cream.
I needed a dessert in a pinch this past Labor Day and never expected to have created such a wonderfully delicious tart in such a short amount of time. Fortunately, I had that 'just in case' sense and photographed the process and finished product.
Recently, Living the Gourmet received some beautiful, crisp SweeTango Apples to help ring in autumn, which came in handy with this dessert. Be sure to pick up a bushel at your favorite grocery store and don't forget to share your love for SweeTango by tagging #SpotSweeTango on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram!
Despite the warmer than expected temps, fall was definitely in the air yesterday as my beautiful tart puffed to golden perfection. The warm scent of apples and spices filled my senses.
I began by tossing apple slices and currants with my go-to spice mixture that is comprised of powdered vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and just a pinch of black pepper. I then spread the mixture over a sheet of puff pastry that had been indented, sprinkled with pecans, and baked. Once cooled, I drizzled the tart liberally with a spiced vanilla drizzle and served it warm with ice cream.
To my delight, it was hit. We enjoyed the end of the evening outside by candlelight, with a slice of my apple tart and homemade lattes. It was a beautiful note to end the summer season on and I cannot wait to make another one of these tarts for our next get together.
Autumn Apple Tart
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
- 3 medium apples- peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup currants
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla powder
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- Pinch of cloves
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 tablespoons plain bread crumbs
- 5 pecans, chopped
Vanilla Cinnamon Drizzle:
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Roll the puff pastry out and lay out on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Use a paring knife to trace a smaller rectangle within the puff pastry, leaving a 1-inch border but not cutting all the way through.
- In a small bowl toss together apple slices, currants and spices. Add breadcrumbs and toss again.
- Spread the mixture out within the rectangle and sprinkled with chopped pecans. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry has puffed and is golden.
- Remove and let cool completely.
- In a small bowl whisk icing sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and milk. Drizzle liberally over the tart and let set before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
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Marisa Franca says
What a beautiful tart. Simple but elegant at the same time. We do love apple desserts and right now the grocery stores are filled to the brim with apples and they are reasonably priced. I'd love to make this apple tart for one of our holiday dinners. Lovely recipe.
Mila says
Thank you for this yummy recipe. My mouth is literally watering right now. 🙂
xo,Mila
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mia xara says
What a delicious and beautiful fall tart!!! I love the spice blend you've used! Have a nice weekend 🙂
Big Daddy Dave says
Tammy, That is a beautiful tart! Serve it warm with some top quality vanilla bean ice cream and I'm one happy camper... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says
Dear Tammy,
Last night I was in the middle of sending you a comment and my power went down...The whole complex lost power for about 4 hours...So I am trying to do this again. Great job on this tart! What a easy and tasty dish this is. I love the combo of the apples, with all the spices...this month is apple month so this treat is perfect. I see that you put in your ingredients a bit of black pepper, never would think of that, but it must give it a zing...Love the way it looks and it must be delightful on a table for guests or just for yourself. Love the icing drizzle on top...Boy the house must have had a wonderful aroma of apples baking..love that smell. Thanks for sharing....Have a fabulous weekend.
Hugs x Dottie 🙂
Louise says
An Autumn Apple Tart is the perfect way to greet the coming of a new season and vistors as well, Tammy. I do believe the scent was wafting in my direction:)
Maion and I had apple stuffed crêpes the other night. A sort of breakfast for dinner kind of meal:) I'm ready for an apple dessert and yours sounds heavenly. Pinning!!!
Thank you so much for sharing, Tammy...Please send lots of hugs to Mom for me. Marion and I are grateful for the loving positive flow we feel from you and yours. Thank you all so much...
P.S. I only wish we would have gotten to visit with all those trips I made down to the island, lol...
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
It looks fantastic! Those spiced apple slices are heavenly.
lenia says
What a divine tart! Beautiful and tasteful!
Kisses from Greece, dear!