Apple Tart

The Ingredients

2 sliced mutsu apples

2 tbsp butter

1 lemon, squeezed

1 tbsp vanilla extract (the real stuff)

1/2 cup brown sugar

5 ground cloves

cinnamon

nutmeg

1/2 cup apple sauce

puff pastry shell

Before anything, take out the pastry shell for at least 15 minutes so it thaws completely.

Slice the apples into at least 8 slices each. I used a slicer and still had to cut some slices in half, until I got about 30 slices total. Pour all ingredients BUT the apple sauce into a pot and cook at medium heat for at least 15-20 minutes. Be patient, as the longer you cook the ingredients, the more the flavors will mix together. The apples will start to caramelize, and the mixture will thicken. At the very end, add the apple sauce just to add to the texture. Lightly grease a baking pan and line with the puff pastry shell. Place all ingredients inside and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Enjoy! (You can also add walnuts pre-baking for added texture).

Pre-baking

The final product!