Apple Upside-Down Tart recipe using just 2 apples

INGREDIENTS

• 2 medium apples (e.g., Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala)
• 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• Optional: a squeeze of lemon juice
• Optional: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the apples:
   • Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges.
   • Toss them in a bowl with cinnamon and a tiny squeeze of lemon juice (optional).
3. Make the caramel:
   • In an oven-safe 9-inch skillet or baking dish, melt the butter over medium heat.
   • Add the brown sugar and salt; stir until melted and bubbling.
   • Turn off the heat and arrange the apple slices in a fan or spiral pattern over the caramel.
4. Add the pastry:
   • Lay the puff pastry over the apples.
   • Tuck the edges down into the sides of the pan.
5. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes or until the pastry is golden and puffed.
6. Flip and serve:
   • Let the tart cool for 5 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate.
   • Spoon any leftover caramel from the pan over the top.
7. Optional: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Let me know if you’d like a version with a homemade crust or different fruits!