How to Make Apple Marzipan Puff Pastry Tart - A Step-by-Step Guide

Apple Marzipan Puff Pastry Tart is a delicious and impressive dessert that combines the flavors of sweet apples and rich marzipan in a flaky, buttery puff pastry crust. This recipe is perfect for special occasions or a cozy weekend treat. The combination of tender apples, sweet almond paste, and golden, crispy pastry is sure to be a hit with anyone who tries it.

This tart is an elegant dessert that is surprisingly easy to make. The recipe requires just a few simple ingredients: puff p...

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Ingredients

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 (4 ounce) package marzipan
  • 3 large McIntosh apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, or to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped lightly toasted pecans
  • 1 egg, beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 tart

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Roll puff pastry out into a 14- to 15-inch circle on a floured surface. Place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Place marzipan between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and roll into a circle about 11 inches in diameter. Remove plastic wrap and place marzipan in the center of the puff pastry.
  • Toss apples, cornstarch, butter, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Add brown sugar and toss quickly.
  • Arrange the apple slices in concentric circles onto the marzipan, leaving about 3 inches of pastry free at the edges. Pile the apple filling high up in layers and add all the dry bits remaining in the bowl. Sprinkle with pecans.
  • Fold edges of the puff pastry up around the filling, leaving center open and pinching the edges where it overlaps. Press pastry gently around the filling to squeeze out any excess air in between. Brush a little egg around the top.
  • Place in the preheated oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake until puff pastry is golden brown and apples are fork-tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    277 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 75mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 115mg