Upside Down Puff Pastry Tart (Printable)

Caramelized toppings shine under crisp pastry—ideal for both sweet apples or savory vegetables.

# Ingredient List:

→ For the Topping

01 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
02 - 3 tablespoons light brown sugar or 1 tablespoon honey
03 - 2 large apples, thinly sliced
04 - Pinch of ground cinnamon

→ For the Pastry

05 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed if frozen (about 9 ounces)

→ For Assembly

06 - 1 egg, beaten
07 - Pinch of salt

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Brush melted butter onto six evenly spaced circles, approximately 4 inches each, on the parchment paper.
03 - Sprinkle brown sugar or honey over each buttered area. Arrange apple slices in an overlapping single layer on top. Dust with cinnamon for a sweet version.
04 - Cut the puff pastry sheet into six circles, each slightly larger than the topping areas. Drape each pastry over the arranged toppings, tucking edges gently underneath.
05 - Brush the tops of each pastry circle with beaten egg and sprinkle lightly with salt.
06 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until puffed and deep golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven, cool for 2 minutes, then carefully invert each pastry onto a plate to showcase the caramelized topping.
08 - Serve warm as is, or accompany with whipped cream for sweet, or fresh herbs for savory variations.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bakes up in just forty five minutes with only a handful of ingredients
  • Works with either sweet or savory toppings so you can customize it every time
  • No special tart pan required so minimal cleanup
  • Crowd pleasing for brunch parties or simple weeknight treats
  • That dramatic flip gets everyone gathered around the kitchen
02 -
  • High fiber option if you keep the apple skins on
  • Incredible for using leftover produce or fruit
  • Flaky and glossy with every flip always gets oohs and aahs
  • The apple version is my absolute favorite especially because of that syrupy caramel edge
03 -
  • Always use well chilled pastry for maximum puff and crispness
  • Overlap toppings to trap more juice under the crust for a glossier finish
  • Flip bravely but gently A quick confident motion prevents sagging caramel or uneven edges

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