Active Time

　　30 minutes

　　Total Time

　　1 hour

　　In Epi's 3-Ingredient Recipes series, we show you how to make great food with just three ingredients (plus staples like oil, salt, and pepper).

　　Store-bought caramel sauce and frozen puff pastry are the secrets to a showstopping Thanksgiving dessert that you can make in under an hour. For an extra flourish, serve it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 8–10

　　1 (14–17-ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed

　　1 cup store-bought caramel sauce, divided

　　5 large apples (preferably a mix of Granny Smith, Gala, and/or Cortland), cored, cut into 1/4" slices (about 2 1/2 pounds)

　　1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

　　

Step 1

Arrange a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 400°F. Arrange puff pastry sheets next to each other on parchment so that longer sides are touching. Pinch seam together and gently roll to an 18x13" rectangle. Transfer with parchment to a rimmed baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, lightly score a 1/2" border around pastry (for a decorative border, make small shallow diagonal cuts with a paring knife).

　　

Step 2

Heat caramel in a small bowl in a microwave on high until smooth and pourable, about 30 seconds, or heat in a small pot over medium, stirring occasionally, until smooth and runny, about 5 minutes. Transfer 1 Tbsp. caramel to another small bowl; set aside.

　　

Step 3

Toss apples and salt in a large bowl. Pour remaining caramel over and toss to combine.

　　

Step 4

Arrange apple slices in 4 tight, overlapping rows on pastry, leaving a 1/2" border on all sides. Drizzle with any remaining caramel left in bowl.

　　

Step 5

Bake tart until crust and edges of apples are golden brown, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.

　　

Step 6

Add 1 Tbsp. hot water to reserved caramel in small bowl, whisk to combine, and brush over apples with a pastry brush. Cut into pieces to serve.

　　

Do Ahead

Step 7

Tart can be made 6 hours ahead; store uncovered at room temperature and brush with glaze just before serving.