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Tarts, the European equivalent of American pies, have become very popular in the U.S. over the last few decades. Besides tasting great, they're very beautiful topped with colorful apples arranged in geometric patterns and glazed to a high shine. This deep dish tart is a wintertime favorite for the festive holiday season. The unsweetened fruit and rich butterscotch glaze create a happy interplay on the tongue. the walnut pieces add crunch and a pleasant toastiness. Serves 12.
Instructions
1. Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Lay the unbaked gently over the top of the tart pan with at least 1-inch overlapping the edge on all sides. Work around the pan, gently lifting the edges of the dough so that it settles to the bottom of the pan and against the sides without stretching. Gently press the dough against the sides of the pan and into the corners.
3. Peel and core the apples. Cut 1-inch slices. Toss half of the apples slices together with the walnuts, and put them into the tart shell in the pan. Take the remaining apple slices and layer them in circular shingle-style around the complete top of the tart.
4. Bake until the shell is golden and the apples are tender, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
5. To make the glaze, combine all the remaining ingredients in a heavy bottom saucepan and bring to a boil. Continue boiling until the mixture smokes. Remove from the heat and cool until the glaze begins to thicken, 5 to 10 minutes.
6. Spread the glaze over the fruit. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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