Caramel Apple Tart for 8 Servings

Instructions:

1. Melt the 3 tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Stir in the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the apples smell fragrant and look translucent, but aren't mushy. Remove from heat and let them cool for a few minutes.
4. Roll the puff pastry onto a baking sheet lined with parchment.
5. Score a 1 inch border around the edge with a knife. Note: Only cut halfway through the dough to create a wall for the fruit.
6. Beat the egg and water together, then brush this mixture onto the border.
7. Arrange the sautéed apples inside the border in an overlapping shingle pattern.
8. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes until the edges are deeply golden brown and puffed.
9. While it bakes, melt the granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
10. Stir constantly until the sugar turns a deep amber liquid.
11. Stir in the cubed butter until melted, then slowly pour in the heavy cream.
12. Stir in the sea salt, remove from heat, and drizzle over the warm Caramel Apple Tart.