Ingredients:

  • 1 sheet (250g) chilled puff pastry
  • 1 large (50g) egg
  • 2 cups (300g) Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp (25g) light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp (5ml) lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup (60g) pecans, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp (30g) melted unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) whole milk
  • 1/4 tsp (1ml) vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sauté for 3–5 minutes until the apples begin to soften and the liquid thickens into a syrup. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Roll out the puff pastry sheet on the parchment. Score a 1-inch border around the edge with a knife without cutting all the way through.
  4. In a small bowl, toss chopped pecans with melted butter, maple syrup, and salt. Spread the mixture evenly inside the scored border.
  5. Arrange the pre-cooked apple slices on top of the pecans in tight, overlapping rows.
  6. Brush the outer border of the pastry with the beaten egg wash.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes until the pastry has risen and edges are a rich mahogany color.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together, then drizzle over the cooled tart.