Caramel Apple Squares

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Grease an 8x12 inch rectangular baking pan. Line base and long sides with parchment paper, extending paper 2 inches over sides.

2. 2

   To make the caramel apples, melt butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add sugar and apples. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 mins, or until apple is lightly caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool for 20 mins. Transfer apples to a medium bowl. Reserve caramel sauce in frying pan.

3. 3

   Roll puff pastry out until large enough to line base of prepared pan then use to line pan, trimming edges. Chill for 20 mins.

4. 4

   Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Stir in ground almonds, flour and lemon zest. Transfer to prepared pan and top with caramel apples. Bake for 30 mins. Let cool in pan then cut into squares.

5. 5

   Reheat caramel sauce and drizzle over apples before serving.

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