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Flavors of Quebec
Apple and Maple Caramel Tarts
Total time: 40 minutes
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: Under 30 minutes
Cost: Economical
Difficulty: Very easy
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| Chef's Note | A recipe from Jean-François Méthot of Hostellerie Les Trois Tilleuls, Quebec |
| Ingredients | - 4 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cored
- 250 g (9 oz.) puff pastry
- 125 g (1/2 cup + 2 tbsp.) sugar
- 80 g (5 tbsp.) butter
Caramel
- 100 g (1/2 cup) sugar
- 200 ml (3/4 cup) maple syrup
- 100 ml (6 tbsp.) heavy cream (35%)
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| Method |
- Roll out the pastry to a thickness of 4-5 mm (1/4"). Prick well with a fork and cut out circles 10 cm (4") in diameter; place on a baking sheet.
- Using a mandolin or a knife, slice the apples very thinly and arrange in a rosette pattern on the pastry rounds (one apple per round); place a knob of butter on top of each and sprinkle with sugar before baking in a 180° C (350° F) oven for 20 minutes.
- For the caramel, place 100 g (1/2 cup) sugar and a little water in a small saucepan and cook to a light caramel; thin with the maple syrup and cream.
- Serve the tarts with vanilla ice cream topped with the hot maple caramel.
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Photo: Williams Sonoma Kitchen Tool |
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