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Apple semelles (flat apple tarts)

Apple semelles (flat apple tarts)
The French semelle is a flat rectangular tart with a base of puff pastry. In this version, a layer of stewed apple is spread on the pastry, then topped with finely-sliced fruit.
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Last modified on: October 28th 2011

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35 min.10 min.20 min.1 hour 5 min.
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A few hours in the fridge, protected by plastic film.
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Step by step recipe

Stage 1 - 10 min.
Apple semelles (flat apple tarts) : Photo of step #1
Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F).

Roll out 200 g Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée) and cut into rectangles of about 8 x 15 cm (3.5 x 4 inches), then prick all over.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Apple semelles (flat apple tarts) : Photo of step #2
Spread an even layer of stewed apple on each piece of pastry, leaving a band around the edge bare.
Stage 3 - 15 min.
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Peel the apples, then slice and arrange on top of the stewed apple.
Stage 4 - 20 min.
Apple semelles (flat apple tarts) : Photo of step #4
Bake for about 20 minutes.
Stage 5 - 10 min.
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When cooled, glaze the tops of the semelles using a brush (not essential, but more attractive).
Stage 6 - 5 min.
Apple semelles (flat apple tarts) : Photo of step #6
Serve on their own, or with a little chantilly (whipped cream) or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Remarks

Instead of apples, you can use pears, pineapple, or any other fruit of your choice.

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This recipe use (among others)
Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée)Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée): You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Sicilian Epiphany Pie, Apple and pear tart, Quiche Bretonne, Puits d'amour, Little apple turnovers with almonds and raisins, ... All
Stewed apple (compote)Stewed apple (compote): You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Apple amandine tarts from Brélès, Little apple turnovers with almonds and raisins, Cochelin d'Evreux, Amiens macaroons, Apple and pear tart, ... All
AppleApple: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Clafoutis "Marie-Antoinette", Tatin apples with mascarpone cream, Caramelised apple pie, Apple Strudel, Apple crisps, ... All

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