Halloween Apple Tart

Steps

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1. 1
   In a small saucepan, melt the butter over gentle heat, add the sugar and cinnamon (or vanilla), and stir until everything is fully melted and well combined with a fragrant aroma. Let it cool slightly.
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2. 2
   Peel the apples and cut them in half. Use a Parisian spoon to scoop out eye sockets, and use a knife to carve a mouth and nostrils, creating skull-like faces.
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3. 3
   Lay out the puff pastry on a baking sheet and prick it with a fork to prevent puffing. Sprinkle speculoos powder (or crushed shortbread/breadcrumbs) over the base to absorb apple juices, leaving the edges clear so they can be folded later.
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4. 4
   Arrange the carved apples on the pastry base, then fold the edges of the pastry inward to create a rustic, open-faced tart.
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5. 5
   Using a small brush, carefully brush the cooled cinnamon butter mixture over the surface of the carved apples.
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6. 6
   Bake in a preheated 180°C (356°F) oven for 45 minutes until the apples are tender when pierced and the pastry is golden brown.
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7. 7
   Remove the tart from the oven and verify the apples are cooked through. Serve warm, optionally with whipped cream or chocolate for extra indulgence.
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