Take-out Tuesday, Maple Bacon, Apple & Caramelized Onion Tart

the Painted Apron

3 years ago

This puff pastry tart is a little sweet from the apples,

tangy from the sharp white cheddar cheese and caramelized onions

and savory from the crispy bacon

It can be an appetizer, side dish or main course

Perfect for this time of year!

I made easy work of the caramelized onions

by doing them in the slow cooker

In 2 hours they were done, and I only stirred them once,

instead of babysittiing them for 30 minutes stove top

I transferred them from the slow cooker to a plate

and put the apple slices in the slow cooker for 1 hour

Roll out the pastry and prick it all over with a fork

and score the edges with a sharp knife

Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes until puffed and golden

Spread it with Maple Bacon Aioli*

You can also mix a touch of maple syrup into mayonnaise

or skip it and layer ingredients directly on the pastry

*Stonewall Kitchen Maple Bacon Aioli is a staple in my house, it’s great on sandwiches, flatbreads, and burgers. You can get it in high end grocery stores like Fresh Market, or from Stonewall Kitchens here, or from Amazon here

Next the caramelized onions

Apples

Half of the cheese

Bacon

The rest of the cheese

Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 more minutes

or until it is hot and cheese is melted

Cut into squares to serve

Garnish with chopped walnuts if desired

Maple Bacon Apple & Caramelized Onion Tart

Puff pastry is topped with sweet and savory maple bacon, apples and caramelized onions. Serve it for an appetizer, a side dish or main course

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword apple bacon and onion tart, apple tart, bacon pizza, fall flatbread, Maple Bacon Aioli

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Equipment

sheet pan
parchment paper

Ingredients

1 sheet puff pastry thawed
1 Honey Crisp apple sliced
6 slices maple bacon cooked
1 sweet onion sliced
2 cups grated extra sharp white cheddar or Gruyère cheese divided
1/2 cup Maple Bacon Aioli or mayonnaise mixed with a tsp of maple syrup
1 T olive oil
1 T butter
Chopped walnuts for garnish optional

Instructions

Stove top method for apples and onions*

Saute onion in olive oil and butter over medium low heat, stirring occasionally.
After 20 minutes add apples and continue to cook for 10 more minutes until apples have softened and onions are caramelized

Slow Cooker Method for apples and onions*

Turn slow cooker on high and add 2 Tbsp butter. Add sliced onion, sprinkle with 1 tsp sugar, stir and cover. Cook for 1 hour and stir. Cook for another hour and transfer to plate or bowl
Add apples to slow cooker and stir. Cook for 30- 1 hour depending on how soft you want your apples. Let apples cool before removing to keep them from falling apart. If you prefer crispy apples, you can skip this step

Tart

Roll out puff pastry and prick all over with a fork. Score the pastry about 1/2 inch from the edge to form a crust. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes until set and golden
Spread pastry with Maple bacon aioli, or mayonnaise mixed with maple syrup
Add caramelized onions in an even layer, then top with apples
Sprinkle 1/2 of cheeses over apple slices
Top with bacon pieces. Cover with remaining cheeses.
Return to oven and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Sprinkle with walnuts if desired and cut into squares to serve

Notes

*Caramelized onions and apples can be made ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator until needed. Bring them to room temperature or microwave briefly to warm before topping the tart