🍎 Upside-Down Puff Pastry Apple Tarts

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep:

   • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

   • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

2. Slice the Apples:

   • Core and thinly slice apples (about 1/8–1/4 inch thick). Leave the skin on for color, or peel if you prefer soft texture.

3. Make Caramel Base:

   • On the baking sheet, space out 4–6 small pats of butter (about 1/2 tbsp each).

   • Sprinkle about 1/2 tbsp of brown sugar on top of each butter pat.

   • Lay a few apple slices over each sugar/butter pile in a neat fan or spiral.

   • Sprinkle with cinnamon and a tiny pinch of salt.

4. Top with Puff Pastry:

   • Cut the puff pastry into squares (slightly larger than your apple piles).

   • Place each square over the apples, tucking the edges in slightly if you want them to puff around the apples.

5. Bake:

   • Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.

6. Flip & Reveal:

   • Let cool 1–2 minutes, then carefully flip each tart upside-down with a spatula so the apple side is on top. (Caramel-y magic happens here!)

7. Serve:

   • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or a drizzle of maple or caramel sauce. Or just eat ’em straight—no one will judge.

🍏 Variations:

• Add a thin slice of brie under the puff pastry for a sweet-savory combo.

• Use pears, peaches, or plums instead of apples.

• Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the apples before baking.