Almond and Apple Tart

Ingredients

• 400g Puff pastry, thawed

• 130g Butter

• 120g Granulated sugar

• 1 Egg

• 220g Finely chopped Almonds

• 80ml Cake flour

• 8 Red Apples, peeled and cored

Method

1. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured work surface.

2. Use a rolling pin to roll the pastry to about 3mm thick.

3. Cut the pastry into a neat rectangle and trim about four strips, each 1cm wide, from the edges.

4. Place the rectangular pastry on a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

5. Brush the edges with water and attach the 1cm strips all around the edges of the rectangle. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) while you prepare the filling.

Filling:

1. Beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and creamy.

2. Add the egg and beat for an additional 1 minute.

3. Stir in the chopped almonds and flour. Mix well.

4. Spoon the filling on top of the pastry between the edges, spreading it evenly.

5. Slice the apples in half with a sharp knife, then into thin slices.

6. Arrange the apple slices closely together to cover the filling.

7. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown and cooked.

8. Serve warm with ice cream or thick cream.

Enjoy your Almond and Apple Tart