Sweet treats

Apple tart

Makes 4-6 serves

1 quantity Rich Sweet Shortcrust Pastry (see R28) 1kg Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cored

2 tablespoons lemon juice ¼ cup caster sugar

½teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon milk, for brushing 1 tablespoon caster sugar, extra

1.Roll out half of the pastry to line a 20cm flan pan. Prick the base with a fork, cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

. Assemble the ikon™ Food Processor using the thick slicing disc and slice the apples.

. Arrange apples over the prepared pastry base. Sprinkle with lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon.

4.Roll out remaining pastry sufficiently to cover the flan pan. Layer the pastry over the top of the filling then trim and crimp the edges of the pastry.

5.Brush top of pastry with a little milk and sprinkle with sugar. Make 2 slits in top of pastry with tip of a sharp knife.

6.Bake in a preheated oven at 200ºC for 40 minutes or until pastry is crisp and golden.

Serve warm or cold, with whipped cream.

Variations

Apple and Sultana: In Step 3 add ½ cup sultanas

Apple and Rhubarb: In Step 3 add ½ cup cooked rhubarb

To achieve even slices of food, refer to the various food categories in

Slicing with the Discs section (page 17)

R26

NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard Measuring Cups and Spoons.

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Breville BFP650 manual Sweet treats, Apple tart

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