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Express apple tart with shortcrust pastry flavored with tonka bean
A quick and indulgent apple tart, made with a sweet shortcrust pastry scented with tonka bean. No dough resting, no mixer, just butter, flour, apples and a touch of almond to absorb moisture. Perfect for an improvised dessert among friends or family.
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Critical Success Points
- • Mix the cold butter with the flour without overheating the dough.
- • Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- • Distribute the almond powder/flour mixture to absorb the apples' moisture.
- • Bake at 200 °C for 25 minutes to achieve a golden crust and caramelised apples.
Safety Warnings
- • Handle the tonka bean sparingly: it contains coumarin, consume in moderation.
- • Be careful of hot oven surfaces and stovetop plates.
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