Almond tart with apples

Preparation

Method for apples

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2. Unroll the puff pastry and cut 4 x 8cm diameter circles.
3. Put them into 4 individual tart dishes and shape the edges. Prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork. Set aside.
4. Cut the apples into quarters and remove the pips. Do not peel them. Cut them into 1cm pieces.
5. In a pan, heat the butter and quickly sauté the apple without letting it overcook. Set aside.

Method for almond cream

1. Remove the butter from the fridge 2 hours before use.
2. In a bowl, mix the softened butter with the sugar until the mixture goes white.
3. Add the almond powder and mix in. Finish off by mixing the whole egg in well with a whisk until the mixture goes white. Set aside. Finally, flavour with rum.
4. Spread the almond cream all over the tart. Arrange the sliced apple, sprinkled with a little sugar.
5. Cook for 10 minutes at 220°C . After this, lower the oven temperature to 180°C and cook for around a further 15 minutes.
6. Serve warm or at room temperature.