Carrie Minns

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Apple Tartelettes

Apple Tart

Apple Tartelettes

Eating one of these tartelettes- warm buttery crust, tender apples, and a sweet caramel-like sauce- is like pulling on wool socks, a cozy sweater, and curling up with a cat. I think I ate half of the tartelettes myself from the last batch I made. They really are best eaten soon after they come out of the oven, still warm, with tea, coffee, or vanilla ice cream. If they last another day, pop the stragglers in your toaster oven or regular oven at 350 degrees for a few minutes to bring back the crispness of the crust. These tartelettes are equally delicious made with pears.

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
2 medium baking apples, peeled, cored and sliced (Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Granny Smith), about 4 cups
Juice from 1/4 lemon
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch or two of nutmeg
1 egg, lightly beaten
Small bowl of water
Turbinado/coarse sugar

Pull your puff pastry sheet out of freezer and set it on a plate on your counter to defrost for 20-30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Line two cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Peel and core your apples. Cut them into approx 1/4 inch thick slices.
Put apples in a medium bowl, pour lemon juice over them. Gently mix and set aside.
In a high-sided skillet, melt butter over med-low heat. Whisk in your brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg and stir until all is combined.
Pour your apples into the butter/sugar/spice mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
Remove from heat and set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out your puff pastry to approx 15 in x 15 in. Cut into 9 5×5 squares. Doesn’t have to be exact- squares, rectangles, it all tastes good.
Place squares of dough on prepared cookie sheets.
Lay about 6 apple slices on each square leaving 1/4 inch around the edges.
With your fingertips, dab a little water around the edges, then roll the edges over and pinch the corners.
Drizzle each tartelette with extra sauce if you’d like.
Brush the edges with the egg.
Sprinkle with a bit of turbinado sugar for sparkle.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned and apples are tender.
Enjoy, my friends!

YIELD: 9 tartelettes

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  1. Congrats on 3 years! I enjoy reading your posts as them come through the reader.

  2. Love my new screen saver. So proud of all you’ve created for yourself!

  3. Congrats on three years Carrie! I love la Pomme, it has brought beauty into my life! Thank you for the apples, I have it up!
    Here’s to many more years!
    XOX, Patty

    • Thank you so much, Patty, for being a dedicated La Pomme fan over the years. Means so much. So glad you are enjoying the apples! xo

  4. Congratulation talented friend! You are a true inspiration.

    • Thanks, Jen!! Hope our paths cross soon….maybe a meet up in Portland with the latest residents of Bend??

  6. Carrie – I love all your posts, pictures and recipes – I don’t always write but I always enjoy. I’ve recently purchased the two ingredients I was missing to make the breakfast cupcakes, so I’ll let you know how it goes over here – my only question is can I also call them dinner cupcakes if the need arises? : )
    One more thing – my husband was cruising around Powell’s Books with his sister who was visiting from CA last June, and he came across the 1859 magazine with you on the cover. I knew about it from your posts, but he didn’t and he bought it for me and was so excited to bring it home and show me, knowing how I enjoy La Pomme. Cheers to three years!

    • Debbie you can call them any kind of cupcakes you want if it helps “sell” the healthier stuff. And tell your hubby thank you. What a sweet guy! And thank you to you too for reading La Pomme over the years. That means so much. xo Carrie

  7. Thanks for La Pomme Carrie. As you know, I’ve loved all of your posts right from the start. XOXO

  8. Congratulations on 3 years Carrie! Your blog is so enjoyable and I look forward to reading posted updates, recipes and beautiful photos. Your gift to us is appreciated, thanks!

  9. Just discovered your blog from Sandy’s Harry & David post! I love finding other Portland bloggers and am looking forward to exploring your site. Love the wallpaper and am downloading it right now! Congrats on three years 🙂

    • Thank you for stopping by Sarah! Hope you enjoy the wallpaper. Isn’t Sandy a gem??

  10. Happy 3rd Blogiverssary!! Your site is absolutely stunning and your photography is a true inspiration. Look forward to the next 3 years!

  11. Thanks so much for the beautiful picture for my computer “wallpaper”! Just gorgeous. And I just made your apple cake recipe (yum) – so it is very fitting!
    Also thank you for sending me the magazine – I was so thrilled to get it!
    I always enjoy reading LaPomme.. great ideas, beautifully expressed.
    All the best,
    Ellen

    • You are so welcome, Ellen! Thank you for spending time reading La Pomme. So appreciated. Hope you enjoyed the apple cake!

  12. Beautiful photos! Thank you so much for being so genuine and thoughtful. I always feel inspired and validated when I read your blog.

    • Thank you, Karen, for your kind words. I appreciate every one. Thank you for making time to stop by La Pomme.

  13. Congratulations on three years! I love your blog, and frequently post your recipes on Facebook for my friends to enjoy. And thanks for the apple garland wallpaper – I just posted it as my screen saver, and it’s beautiful.

    Have a great fall and I can’t wait to see what you post in the upcoming months!

    • Sheila, thank you for your thoughtful comment and for generously sharing my posts with your friends. Means so much. Thrilled you are enjoying the apple garland wallpaper. Cheers!

  14. Thank you so very much for all your do to share your talents with us. I have come often to read, and have found comfort, or a good laugh, or just a feeling of sisterhood. God bless you and your family.

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