Description
A sophisticated yet simple fall dessert featuring warm spices, seasonal fruits, and a beautifully layered presentation perfect for any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups peeled and sliced apples or pears
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss sliced fruit with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
- Roll out puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Arrange fruit evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Fold the edges of the pastry over the fruit to create a rustic tart.
- Brush melted butter over the pastry edges and sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and fruit is tender.
- Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: fall dessert, easy fall dessert, elegant dessert, apple tart, puff pastry dessert