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Cut the apples into wedges, and combine with sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon in a pan.
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Simmer over low heat.
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Watch the pan and stir the contents occasionally so that they don't burn.
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Soften and warm the cream cheese in the microwave.
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Add all the custard ingredients except for the flour and mix.
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Strain the mixture through a sieve, then add the flour, taking care that no lumps form.
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When the flour is mixed in, microwave the mixture for a few seconds at a time, mixing in between.
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The custard will gradually stiffen, so mix well so that no lumps form.
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When the custard is warm and creamy, cover with plastic film and leave to cool.
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Put in the refrigerator to chill.
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Stop simmering the apples while they still retain their shape (or if you prefer a jam-like texture, keep simmering).
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Leave to cool.
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Dust a cutting board with flour, and roll out the room temperature pastry dough to your desired thickness and size.
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Transfer the dough to a pie tin(s).
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Don't forget the strips for decoration!
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Put some of the cream cheese custard on the bottom, and line it with the apples as nicely as you can.
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Top with decorative strips of pastry in a lattice pattern, and brush with egg wash.
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Bake for about 30 minutes in a 180C oven, and you're done!
