Easy apple tarts pastry shells

Ingredients

• 2 pastry shells
• 1 large apple
• 1 lemon
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup and 1 tablespoon of sugar
• ¼ cup water
• ½ cup 35% cream, heated
• ½ teaspoon of fleur de sel
• ¼ cup unsalted butter

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cut apples into fine slices or use a mandolin for “flowers.”
3. To prevent browning, place apples in a bowl with juice from half a lemon.
4. Add cinnamon, vanilla, brown sugar and mix until well coated.
5. Using a knife, remove the top of the vol-au-vent.
6. Form the flower by placing apple slices around the vol-au-vent from outside to inside, or simply fill with apples.
7. Place vol-au-vent on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
8. Meanwhile, prepare caramel sauce: in a small pot, bring sugar and water to a boil without stirring.
9. When liquid is golden, remove from heat and add cream and salt. Stir gently.
10. Place pot back on stove, add butter and bring to a boil again.
11. Once butter melts, remove from heat.
12. Cover tarts with caramel and serve immediately.