French Apple Puff Pastry Tart (Inspired by Barefoot Contessa)

French Apple Tart

I was inspired by Ina Garten's recipe for French Apple Tart in her new book, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics. She has an interview here and describes the tart. She presents a pastry dough recipe...but there is also a note that says you can use frozen puff pastry instead! I went that route!

Here is one sheet of Trader Joe's all-butter Puff Pastry (thawed) with sliced granny smith apples. Ina lays the apples in a different pattern, but it is close to this.

After layering the apples, I dotted the top with butter, sugar and some orange zest.

After baking at 425 for 30-40 minutes, I brushed on some warmed apricot jam. Next time, I'll strain the jam so it isn't so thick. Easy and delicious.

Trader Joe's Puff Pastry (one sheet)
4 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut thin
1/4 c sugar
3 T butter (cold), cut into little pieces

2-3 T apricot jam with a little water to thin out