Fast French Apple Tart

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   Preheat oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Coat 9-inch pie dish or fluted tart pan with cooking spray.

3. 3

   Roll out puff pastry into 11-inch square on floured work surface.

4. 4

   Press puff pastry into prepared pan, and trim excess dough from edges.

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   Prick bottom all over with fork, and refrigerate until ready to use.

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   Slice apples into 1/8-inch-thick rounds (with hole in middle) using mandoline.

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   Toss apple slices in lemon juice in bowl.

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   Place apple slices in overlapping concentric circles on puff pastry, starting from outside and working toward center.

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   Make sure to cover holes in apple slices, and overlap each row by 1/3 inch to prevent apples from shrinking as they cook.

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    Sprinkle with 2 Tbs.

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    sugar.

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    Repeat layering and sprinkling process once more, and finish with a layer of apples.

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    Bake 10 minutes.

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    Reduce heat to 325F, and bake 30 to 40 minutes more, or until crust is golden brown.

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    Cool on wire rack.

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    Bring jam and 2 Tbs.

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    water to a boil in small saucepan.

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    Reduce heat to medium, and simmer 1 minute.

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    Strain into small bowl.

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    Brush over tart while jam is still hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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