Amazing Exploding Apple Tarts Recipe

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   Preheat the oven to 220C/475F/gas mark 7.

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   Sprinkle or possibly spray some water onto 2 or possibly 3 baking sheets (depending on how big they are).

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   On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to about 3mm thickness.

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   Using a saucer, cut out as many circles as possible

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   (probably 4).

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   Fold the pastry over and reroll, and cut the remaining 2 circles.

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   Place on the baking sheets.

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   Using a sharp knife, score a 1cm inside rim around the pasrty.

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   Brush the inside of the pastry rim with a little of the egg.

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    Scatter a little demerara sugar over the egg.

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    Now halve, quarter and cut the quarter in half again the apples.

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    Remove the core from the centre of the pcs and then lay the apples, cut sides uppermost inside the pastry circle (the apples should look like boats).

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    When you have filled all the pastry circles, drizzle the apples with the lemon juice, runny honey and the remaining sugar.

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    Sprinkle with the spices.

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    Brush the outer pastry rim with the remaining egg.

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    Cook the pastry for 12 to 15 min.

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    Serve with vanilla ice cream and mint.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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