INGREDIENTS
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced ¼-inch thick
4 Tbsp. apricot preserves
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp. crystallized ginger, chopped
PREPARATION
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unfold the puff pastry onto the baking sheet and lightly smooth out the creases.
• Mix the apricot preserves with 1 tablespoon water in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high 30 seconds, add the cinnamon, and stir to combine.
• Brush the puff pastry liberally with half the apricot mixture. Sprinkle the ginger over the apricot preserves, then arrange the apples in a circle so they overlap slightly, leaving 1œ inches of puff pastry around the edge. Gently fold up the edges to create a rim. Brush the remaining apricot mixture over the apples and the edges of the puff pastry.
• Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the pastry is nicely browned and flaky. Remove from the oven and serve warm or at room temperature.
This article appears in Guide to the Holidays 2013.