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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Roll out the thawed puff pastry until it's about 1/4-inch thick.
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Using a small heart shaped cutter (about 3 inches at its widest point), cut out 4 heart shapes.
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Cut out another 4 hearts and using another heart shaped cutter, about 1/2-inch smaller, cut out the center of 4 hearts, leaving just the outsides of the hearts.
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Throw away the centers or reserve for another use.
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Brush all the solid heart pieces with beaten egg.
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Then place a cut-out heart on top of each solid heart and brush with beaten egg.
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Using a fork, lightly pierce the pastry, (this will help prevent the pastry from bubbling as it bakes).
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Transfer hearts to a sheet pan and place in the preheated oven.
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Bake until golden brown and fluffy.
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Usually around 10 minutes, depending on your oven.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
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Peel, core and thinly slice the apples.
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In a large skillet over medium heat add the sugar and heat until sugar starts to turn a golden color, add the butter and apples and cook until apples are tender but not mushy, around 3 to 5 minutes depending on thickness of apples.
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Remove from heat.
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To finish, place the cooked pastry heart in the center of each plate and spoon the cooked apples with the sauce over the hearts.
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Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and gold leaf.
