Tarte Aux Pommes

Directions

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   {"0":"Total Prep. Time: 10 minutes.","2":"Total Cook Time: 20 minutes.","4":"Pre-Heat Oven to 375 deg. Farenheit.","6":"Remove the puff pastry from its packaging and let it dethaw in the fridge, about 20 minutes.","8":"Place the puff pastry sheet on a greased cookie sheet.","10":"Place a round plate on the puff pastry and cut along the edge until the puff pastry is round.","12":"Halve the apples sideways, and cut out the core.","14":"Peel each half, and cut in half lengthwise.","16":"Slice each quarter of apple into thin slices, until all slices resemble crescents.","18":"Reserve the small end pieces.","20":"Melt the 2 tbsp. of butter in either a pot on low heat or in the microwave for 10 seconds.","22":"Brush the puff pastry with the melted butter until completely brushed with butter.","24":"Arrange the apple slices, layered, one on top of another, in a circular patter around the rim of the puff pastry.","26":"Use the remaining apple slices and the smaller end pieces and arrange in the middle of the puff pastry.","28":"Brush the arranged apple slices with remaining butter.","30":"Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes.","32":"Remove apple tart from the oven and sprinkle sugar over all the apple slices.","34":"Using the kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar that has been sprinkled on the apple slices. Best method is to place the torch as close as possible to the sugar for a few moments. The apple slices will cinge and brown as you go along, do not be alarmed, this gives the apples a nice crisp and makes the dish look very rustic.","36":"Serve immediately after carmelizing the sugar.","38":"Serve each slice with a dolop of creme fraiche on the side."}