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Red Apple Jealousy: Authentic French Puff Pastry Apple Tart Recipe

Ingredients (Serves 4-6)
  • 300 g puff pastry
  • 4 red apples
  • 1 lemon
  • 4 tablespoons apricot jam
  • 1 egg
Preparation: 30 minutes | Cooking: 25 minutes

Peel the apples and cut into strips. Sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning.

Preheat oven to 210°C (th. 7).

Divide the dough in half.

Roll out one half into a 15 cm x 30 cm rectangle. Place on a damp baking sheet. Arrange apple slices on top, 1 cm from edges. Brush with apricot jam.

Roll out the remaining dough to same size. Use a pastry wheel for 1 cm-spaced notches, stopping 1 cm from edge. Brush first crust's edges with egg yolk diluted in water.

Lay second sheet over, press edges to seal.

Brown surface with remaining yolk mixture. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden.

Serve warm or cold for a flaky, irresistible treat.