In our rulebook, the chef deserves a second helping. To serve, allow the apple tart to settle for at least 5 minutes, then cut into slices and arrange on plates.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 180☌ (350☏), Gas Mark 4 and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Brush with milk and stick on top of the pie and sprinkle with the rest of the sugar. Crimp the edges of the tart with a round-bladed knife using your fingers as a guide and then roll out the pastry scraps and cut into leaf shapes. Ingredients 6 Braeburn apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1 uncooked sweet shortcrust pastry case, about 25cm/10in wide 80ml/2fl oz full-fat milk 120g/4oz. Great pastry calls for a decorative finish.Press the edges together to seal, then use a sharp knife to cut away any excess. Roll out the second piece of pastry into a circle slightly larger than the pie dish and position to cover the apples. Mix the apple filling together, then stuff into the lined pie dish. Brush the edge of the pastry with a little milk. Place in a large bowl with all but one tablespoon of the caster sugar and the cinnamon and cloves. Knock the sides with a round-bladed knife to give a decorative finish and place back in the fridge to chill while you prepare the apples. 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (198g) granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 large eggs, at room temperature 3/4 cup (72g). Roll out the bigger bit until it’s 30cm (12in) in diameter and line a 20cm (8in) deep dish pie plate or 23cm (9in) flat pie plate, gently pressing into the corners with your thumb. Split the pastry into two portions, one a little larger than the other. Give the work surface a light dusting of flour. Preheat the oven to 190☌ (375☏), Gas Mark 5.Wrap up in clingfilm and let it chill for 30 minutes. Work in the butter with a knife and mix in the egg yolks with just enough ice-cold water so the dough comes together. Sift the flour and icing sugar into a bowl. Master the perfect pastry with luxurious Kerrygold butter.Keep it traditional with apples or try seasonal fruits such as blueberries or the classic culinary pair of rhubarb and strawberry. The sublime supper favourite, homemade apple tart evokes childhood memories of granny’s magical kitchen, filled with sugar-coated treats.

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