Torta de maçã com massa folhada

Ingredientes

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 2 granny smith apples
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons (1 oz/30 grams) unsalted butter (melted)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ground almonds
• 1 tablespoons apricot jam ((preserves))

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400ºF/200ºC

2. 2

   Remove puff pastry from the freezer and thaw according to package instructions.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon and half the butter.

4. 4

   Peel apples, cut in half and core. Slice apples and combine with the sugar mixture. Set aside while you prepare the pastry.

5. 5

   Cut through the puff pastry sheet, 1/2 inch (1.5cm) in from the edge all around but leaving two opposite corners uncut. Bring one edge over to the other side and repeat on the opposite side. Check the instruction photos above. This is optional but I like to make the edge thicker.

6. 6

   Brush all over with the remaining melted butter.

7. 7

   Sprinkle ground almonds evenly over the pastry avoiding the doubled edge.

8. 8

   Arrange apple slices neatly over the ground almonds.

9. 9

   Bake 30-35 minutes until golden brown and the pastry is puffed and crisp. Check underneath to see that the pastry has browned, if not bake for another 5-10 minutes but lower the oven temp to 350ºF/180ºC.

10. 10

    Remove tart from the oven. Heat apricot conserve in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or until melted (or in a small saucepan over gentle heat). Brush apples with melted conserve.

11. 11

    Transfer the tart to a wire rack to cool.

12. 12

    Divide into four portions and serve with ice cream or cream.