It was a long week…I saw this recipe…I had all the ingredients…I made it…all was right again.

The Usual Cast of Characters

1 frozen puff pastry sheet 

2-3 small/medium apples, peeled (I used a both Granny Smith and Honey Crisp) 

2 Tbsp. brown sugar

2 Tbsp. granulated sugar

2 Tbsp. lemon juice, fresh

1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

dash of salt

pinch of ground cinnamon and nutmeg

2 Tbsp. butter, cut into small cubes

1/3 cup preserves ( I used Pumpkin Spice)

The Steps to Glory

1. Allow puff pastry to thaw at room temperature for ~30 minutes.

2. Slice the peeled apples ¼ inch thick. Add them to a mixing bowl.

3. To the apples, add the sugars, lemon juice, vanilla, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir to combine and set aside. 

4. Preheat the oven to 400°F

5. Unwrap the thawed puff pastry and remove the paper, place on work surface, lightly flour the pastry and roll it out.

6. Score the pastry using a sharp knife around the edges, about ¼ inch from the edge. It should not cut all the way through, you’re basically making a square inside so the edges will puff up properly as it bakes.Then poke the inside of the puff pastry all around with a fork.

7. Spread an even layer of preserve on the bottom of the puff pastry. I just used the back of a spoon to make it even.

8. Arrange the apples on top, leaving the juices behind, making them in a pretty pattern. Just make sure they aren’t piled on top of each other too much because it will get mushy. Dot cubed butter over the tops of the apples. 

Bake for ~30 minutes or until the pastry is golden and the apples are tender

And a flashback for the Princess…

Metamorphosis