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Mini Rose Tartlet

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes

Servings

12 Servings

Ingredients

  • Zest and juice of 1 orange
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 tablespoons softened butter or margarine
  • 1 egg plus
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 12 store-bought ready-to-bake mini tartlet shells
  • 3 apples cored, and halved
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
  • 2-3 tablespoons warm water
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Prepare the custard by combining the zest and juice of 1 orange and juice of 2 lemons—should be about 6 tablespoons juice in a small saucepan. Whisk in the sugar, salt, margarine and eggs and cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes, whisking constantly so as not to scramble the eggs. Whisk in the corn starch for another minute or two until thickened and beginning to bubble. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, wash, core, and halve your apples. Use a mandoline at 1/8 inch (ideal), or slice very, very thin slices of apple by hand. Cut each stack of sliced apples in half so that you have a half moon shape. Squeeze 1 lemon over the apples and toss gently. Set aside to soften slightly for about 10 minutes. If still very firm, place in microwave for 20 seconds.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place tart shells on tray and fill shells halfway with reserved citrus curd. Set aside and prep apples.
  • Arrange 10-12 apple slices lengthwise in a straight line, overlapping each other. Starting at the end closest to you, roll up the apple slices in one constant motion. Carefully place rosette in the custard-filled tartlet. Spread out the leaves slightly and continue with remaining apples.
  • Once all the rosettes are formed, mix together the orange marmalade and water in a cup. Using a pastry brush, very gently dab the tops of the tartlets with the mixture to create a shiny glaze. Dust with cinnamon and bake for 25 minutes until edges are slightly golden and curled.
  • Serve warm.