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Cut the apple into bite-sized chunks.
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Soak in salted water.
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If you cut them in different sizes, the filling will have a nice texture.
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Put a small amount of oil in a pot, and cook the apples over medium heat, being careful not to let them burn.
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When the apples are somewhat translucent, lower the heat and add the sugar, cinnamon and 100 ml water.
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Simmer for about 10 minutes until they are golden brown.
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When it looks like this photo, taste and adjust the flavor by adding sugar or cinnamon.
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Add 50 ml water to prevent it from burning, and simmer for 5 more minutes.
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Cook until the added water evaporates.
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Remove from heat and add the lemon juice.
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Addendum: I used to put the puff pastry sheets directly on the oven tray, but some people said they stuck to the pan after baking, so I've made some changes!
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Leave the puff pastry sheets at room temperature for 15 minutes.
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Place 2 sheets of puff pastry on a parchment paper-lined baking pan.
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Put the apple filling on after it has cooled somewhat.
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Don't put too much on, and leave the edges free of filling.
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When it's spread evenly, add 2-3 shakes of cinnamon.
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Make deep lengthwise cuts with a knife in the two remaining sheets.
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Place these on top of the apple filling topped sheets from Step 7.
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At this point, preheat the oven.
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Press the back of a fork along the edges to close.
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If the puff pastry is hard, the edges may not stick together well, like the one in the background in the photo.
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Glaze by brushing with egg wash made with an egg yolk beaten with 1 teaspoon of water.
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Bake in the upper rack of the oven at 200C for 10 minutes.
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When the surface starts to brown, lower the heat to 170C and bake for 10 more minutes.
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Every oven is different, so please adjust the baking time according to your oven while keeping an eye on it.
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It's ready when it has puffed up and the surface is golden brown.
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Take it off the pan and cool.
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Done!
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These are good either piping hot, or cold.
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This time I used puff pastry that already had air holes in it.
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If using puff pastry without holes, poke holes in the four sheets with a fork (see photo in Step 10).
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How about spreading the leftover apple filling on top of toast or English muffins for breakfast?
