Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts with Cosmic Crisp Apples
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Learn how to make Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts with Cosmic Crisp apples—a quick, elegant twist on the classic Tarte Tatin. With flaky puff pastry and Cosmic Crisp apples, this dessert is as easy as it is impressive!
This innovative upside down tart recipe uses easy-to-find ingredients and puff pastry to create a fun, fall-inspired dessert. The sweet-tart Cosmic Crisp apples pair beautifully with the flaky pastry, making these upside down puff pastry tarts a delightful addition to your baking repertoire. Perfect for any occasion, this apple tart is both a nod to French baking tradition and a simple treat for adults and children alike.
Do want more apple recipes? Check out our Dairy Free Apple Pie, Cosmic Crisp Apple Crumble, and the Easy Air Fryer Apple Crisp recipe.
❓What is Tarte Tatin?
According to Larousse Gastronomique, was created by the Tatin sisters, who ran a hotel-restaurant in Lamotte-Beuvron at the beginning of the 20th century. However, the upside tart made with apples and pears is an ancient specialty of Sologne. Tart Tatin was first served in Paris at Maxim’s, where it remains a specialty to the present day.
Why we love 💕the Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts with Cosmic Crisp apples
- Sweet and Tart Balance: The unique taste of Cosmic Crisp apples offers a perfect mix of tart and sweet, creating a delightful flavor in every bite.
- Juicy Goodness: As the tarts bake, the apples release their natural juices, infusing the pastry with rich apple flavor and a beautiful glaze.
- Quick and Easy: With just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients, you can whip up this delicious apple tart in no time. Perfect for busy days!
- Fall Favorite: This upside down puff pastry tart is the ideal fall treat, capturing the season’s essence with every bite.
- Fun and Chic: Inspired by French baking traditions, this recipe adds a touch of fun and French chic to your dessert table, making it a stylish addition to any gathering.
🥣Kitchenware
- Baking sheet with parchment paper
- Round cooking pan or skillet
- Cooling racks
👩🍳Ingredients for Upside Down Puff Pastry Apple Tart with Cosmic Crisp Apples
- Cosmic Crisp 🍎 apples: These apples bring a perfect blend of tartness and sweetness, ideal for baking
- Brown sugar: Adds a deep, caramel-like flavor that enhances the natural sweetness of the apples
- Granulated sugar: Helps create a beautiful caramel sauce that coats the apples and pastry
- Unsalted 🧈 butter: Provides richness and helps in creating a golden, flaky puff pastry crust
- Puff 🥟pastry: The base of our tart, offering a light, buttery crunch that complements the juicy apples
- Cinnamon🪵: Adds a warm, spiced note that pairs beautifully with the apples
- Powdered sugar: A light dusting for a finishing touch, adding a bit of elegance and extra sweetness to the tart
🕐How to make this recipe
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❓FAQs about Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts with Cosmic Crisp apples
What other type of apples should I use for this upside down puff pastry apple tart?
For the best results, Cosmic Crisp apples are ideal due to their sweet-tart flavor and firm texture, which holds up well during baking. However, you can also use other firm apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Pink Lady. These apples bring a unique balance of sweetness and tartness, making this fun apple tart perfect for fall.
What kind of puff pastry should I use?
Can I make this recipe gluten free?
You can make it gluten free if you use gluten free puff pastry. There are several brands in the market including Sweet Lorens and Schar.
How do I store the upside down puff pastry apple tart?
At room temperature: If you plan to eat it within 1-2 days, keep it in an airtight container at room temperature.
In the refrigerator: For longer storage, refrigerate the tart. It will stay fresh for up to 5 days. Ensure it’s in an airtight container to maintain its texture and flavor.
Freezing option: Freeze the tart in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. This puff pastry tart can be thawed and reheated for a quick, delicious treat.
📖RECIPE CARD
Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts with Cosmic Crisp Apples
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed if frozen
- 25 grams brown sugar
- 25 grams granulated sugar
- powdered sugar for serving
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- 1 Cosmic Crisp apple peeled, cored, and cut into thin slices
- 60 grams unsalted butter
- a pinch of salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- In a round cooking pan, melt the butter over medium heat
- Add brown and granulated sugar, cinnamon and a pinch of salt, stirring until the sugars dissolve and the mixture starts to bubble
- Add the apple wedges to the pan. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the apples are somewhat tender and caramelized
- Roll out your puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut in 6 even rectangles
- Once the apples are caramelized, let them cool off for a few minutes
- Place 1 sheet of butter on the baking sheet. Add 4 slices of caramelized apple and the puff pastry on top. Then push the edges down using a fork
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and puffed
- Let the tart cool for a few minutes after removing it from the oven. Then carefully flip the tart onto the plate
- Dust powdered sugar over the tarts
- Serve warm or at room temperature. If you wish, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Be careful not to burn the caramel
- When you flip the tart onto the plate, be very careful, as the caramel and pan will be very hot
