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Caramelized Onion and Apple Tartlets Recipe

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These Caramelized Onion and Apple Tartlets are a delightful sweet and savory appetizer perfect for autumn. Featuring buttery puff pastry filled with slow caramelized onions and tender apple slices, they make an elegant starter or party snack with a hint of honey sweetness and fresh thyme garnish.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

Filling

  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 apples, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh thyme for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the tartlets.
  2. Caramelize Onions: In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook them slowly for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become golden brown and caramelized.
  3. Add Apples: Add the thinly sliced apples to the skillet with the onions and continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes until the apples soften but still retain their shape.
  4. Season Mixture: Stir in the honey, and season the mixture with salt and pepper according to your taste, mixing well to combine all flavors.
  5. Prepare Pastry Shells: Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut into small circles sized to fit into a muffin tin. Gently press each circle into the muffin cups to form small pastry shells.
  6. Fill Tartlets: Spoon the caramelized onion and apple mixture evenly into each prepared pastry shell in the muffin tin.
  7. Bake Tartlets: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed, golden, and crispy on top.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Remove the tartlets from the oven and garnish each with fresh thyme leaves. Serve warm as an elegant appetizer or snack.

Notes

  • Use firm apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to hold shape and add tartness to the tartlets.
  • For an extra savory touch, add a small amount of grated cheese such as Gruyere or Parmesan before baking.
  • Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed and cold for easier handling and better puffing in the oven.
  • These tartlets can be made ahead and reheated in a low oven before serving.

Keywords: caramelized onion tartlets, apple tartlets, puff pastry appetizers, autumn appetizers, savory sweet tartlets

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