Ingredients:

• 1 roll of puff pastry
• 3-4 apples (preferably sweet, such as Golden or Fuji)
• 2-3 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 egg (for brushing)
• Preparing the Apples:
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Peel the apples, remove the core and cut them into thin slices.
  • Place the apple slices in a bowl and mix with the sugar, cinnamon (if using) and lemon juice. This will prevent the apples from browning and add flavor.
• Pasta Preparation:
  • Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
  • Cut out circles of dough about 10cm in diameter using a pastry cutter or a glass.
  • Place the dough circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Assembling the Tarts:
  • Arrange the apple slices in a radial pattern on each puff pastry circle, leaving a small border all around.
  • Beat the egg and lightly brush the edges of the tartlets with the beaten egg to brown them during baking.
• Cooking:
  • Bake the tartlets in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender.
• Glazing and Finishing:
  • If using apricot jam, warm it slightly to make it more runny and gently brush the apples with the warm jam to give them a nice shine.
  • Allow the tartlets to cool slightly before dusting with icing sugar, if desired.
• Advice:
• Variation: You can add flaked almonds or chopped walnuts to the apples before baking to add a crunchy texture.
• Serving: These tartlets are delicious served warm, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of fresh cream.
• Apricot jam (optional, for the icing)
• Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)