Puffy Apple Tart

Directions

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   1. Preheat oven to 400F.
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   2. Spray a sheet pan with cooking spray.
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   3. Peel, core and thinly slice the apples.
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   4. Lay a sheet of puff pastry on the sprayed cooking sheet.
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   5. Mix egg and water together and brush the top of the puff pasty sheet all over.
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   6. Cut two 1-inch strips lengthwise off of the remaining pastry sheet. Cut two 1-inch strips off the now short side of the remaining pastry sheet.
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   7. Lay the strips along the edges of the egg-brushed sheet to create a border.
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   8. Layer the apple slices along the middle of the pastry. I like to do mine in two lines, but whatever you want is fine.
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   9. Mix together the next 4 ingredients and 1/4 cup butter (4 tablespoons) to create a streusel topping. Sprinkle over the apple slices.
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    10. Dot with remaining 6 tablespoons butter.
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    11. Sprinkle the edges of the pastry with sugar.
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    12. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until puffed and golden. Let cool slightly before cutting and serving.
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    13. Top with whipped cream and caramel sauce.