Inspired by my father’s love of France

TART FINE

This is such a quick and easy knock-out tart — just make sure you have all the ingredients to hand. It reminds me of so many trips to little pastry shops all over France when we used to travel as a family. This was my go-to sticky pastry treat.

INGREDIENTS

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Preparation:

Puff pastry

5 Granny Smith apples

Granulated sugar

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Apple Purée:

Apple trims

Sugar to taste

Squeeze of lemon juice

A little water

Method

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Preparation:

Place the puff pastry on a tray lined with parchment paper and dock (prick) all over, then chill for 30 minutes.

Using a sharp mandolin, slice the apples thinly. Keep the trims and ends to make a little apple purée.

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Apple Purée:

Place the trims, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a pan with a lid.

Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.

Leave to cool with the lid on, then crush with a fork to make the purée.

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Assembly And Baking:

Spread the apple purée over the chilled pastry, then arrange the sliced apples in long strips on top. Sprinkle granulated sugar all over.

Bake in the oven at 210°C for 20 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 200°C. When caramelised enough, remove and let cool for 5 minutes.

Place a sheet of parchment on top and carefully flip the tart over, pressing lightly until cool.

Cut into portions and serve.