Apple Hand Tarts with Lemon Almond Paste
Apple Hand Tarts with Lemon Almond Paste are a lovely dessert for two because they already feel naturally portioned and easy to share. The apples bring familiar comfort, while the lemon almond paste adds a brighter, more delicate layer of flavor. They have all the charm of a full pie,just in a smaller and more manageable form.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet pastry dough
- 2 halved apples
- 4 tablespoons almond paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Thaw one sheet of pastry dough according to directions.
- Wash the apples, core them, quarter them and slice them (with or without skin).
- Make almond paste. (NOTE 1) Add the lemon juice and zest and combine.
- Cut 4 rounds (3.5-4 inch diameter) out of the pastry dough. Transfer the dough circles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Make small indentations in the perimeter of the dough and divide the almond paste over the 4 circles within that perimeter.
- Arrange the apple slices on top of the almond paste, covering it. If you are using 2 different apples alternate them for color and texture differences.
- Place the apple hand tarts in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle the tarts with powdered sugar and bake another 5-7 minutes.
- Allow the apple tarts to cool a little and dust them with a little extra powdered sugar.
- Serve warm or cold.
Notes
- Check out this post to learn how to make your own almond paste.
Nutrition
Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 24mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g