Caramelized Red Delicious Apple Tart
Cuisine: American
Categories: Baking
This Caramelized Red Delicious Apple Tart is a delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of red delicious apples with a hint of cinnamon and a flaky puff pastry crust. The caramelized apples and crunchy pecans create a perfect harmony of flavors and textures.

Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 6
Ingredients:
- 3 red delicious apples
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel, core, and thinly slice the red delicious apples.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar and cinnamon to the skillet, stir until combined.
- Add the sliced apples to the skillet and cook until caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a baking sheet.
- Spread the apricot preserves over the puff pastry.
- Arrange the caramelized apple slices on top of the puff pastry.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the apples.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
