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For the Streusel: In a food processor fitted with a steel blade or by hand with pastry cutter, combine ingredients into a coarse meal- Set aside.
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To prepare dough: In a food processor fitted with the steel blade or by hand with a pastry cutter, combine ingredients in a bowl until mixture just comes together.
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Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
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Gather into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
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To assemble tarts: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Lightly dust a work surface and rolling pin with flour.
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Roll chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness; cut into eight 5-inch circles.
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Gather scraps together and reroll dough if necessary.
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Spoon 1 tablespoon applesauce onto each circle.
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Mound 1/3 cup apples over applesauce.
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Taking opposite sides of the dough of each pie, gently stretch each side up and over the filling, pressing dough together at the center.
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Continue to work around the pie, repeating this process with other sections, ensuring that dough will not unfold and open during the baking process.
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Preheat oven to 375*F.
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Place pies at least 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
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Mound 1/3 cup streusel on top of each pie.
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Bake until the crust is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
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Rustic Tarts should be served warm.
