Description
Gluten-Free Apple Brie Tarts with Caramelized Onions & Honey are a sophisticated yet simple appetizer perfect for holiday entertaining. Sweet apples, creamy brie, and deeply caramelized onions are layered in a buttery gluten-free crust and finished with a honey drizzle for the perfect balance of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- Gluten-Free Crust
- 1 ¼ cups gluten-free 1:1 all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 3–4 tablespoons ice-cold water
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- Apple & Brie Filling
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 medium sweet apples, peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 4 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and sliced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Flaky sea salt, to finish
- Freshly ground black pepper, to finish
- 3 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour and salt. Add the cold butter and work it into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice-cold water, mixing gently just until the dough holds together. Divide the dough into two portions, flatten into discs, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar and a pinch of salt.
- Pour in the broth and scrape the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply golden and caramelized, about 25–30 minutes. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ⅛-inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch rounds. Press each round into small tart pans, folding edges inward if needed. Prick the bottoms with a fork and chill for 20 minutes.
- Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon water and brush the chilled crusts lightly. Spoon caramelized onions evenly into each tart shell. Layer apple slices and brie on top, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the crusts are golden and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Allow the tarts to cool slightly. Top with fresh thyme, flaky sea salt, black pepper, and a light drizzle of honey. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure to use gluten-free ingredients to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- Adjust the sweetness of the tarts by changing the amount of honey.
- These tarts can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg