Mini Apple Tarts with Caramel Drizzle
Mini Apple Tarts with Caramel Drizzle are a scrumptious bite-sized dessert that combine flaky puff pastry, tender cinnamon-spiced apples, and a rich caramel topping. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet indulgence, these delightful tarts are incredibly easy to make yet impressive enough to wow your guests. Each mini tart delivers warmth and nostalgia, making them a family favorite that will keep everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 mini tarts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry
- 2 cups Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples (peeled, diced)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into four-inch circles. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3. In a bowl, mix diced apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- 4. Spoon the apple mixture onto each pastry circle. Fold the edges slightly if desired.
- 5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- 6. Drizzle warm caramel sauce over each tart before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini tart (35g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg