Apple Tart
Ingredients
· 1 cup sugar, divided
· 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
· 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
· 6 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
· 1 tablespoon butter
· Pastry for a single-crust pie
Method
1. In a 10-inch cast-iron or ovenproof skillet, heat 3/4 cup sugar, stirring constantly until it is liquefied and golden brown. Remove from the heat.
2. In a small bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon and remaining sugar. Arrange half the apples in a single layer in skillet. Sprinkle with half the sugar mixture. Arrange half the remaining apples in a circular pattern over sugar; sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture. Place remaining apples over all, keeping the top as level as possible. Dot with butter.
3. Roll out pastry to 11-inch. circle; place over apples, pressing gently to completely cover. Do not flute. Bake at 400°C until apples are tender and golden brown, about 50 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
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