Sweet Hearts For My Sweethearts!

Today,

While cleaning out the fridge...

And making my grocery list...

I noticed that we had some apples

in the crisper

That were "less than crisp!"

At first I thought...

Applesauce.

And then,

Apple pie.

But I finally decided 

on these!

Apple Heart Tarts!

First, I peeled and cut the apples

and cooked them as I would

for applesauce...

 Then, I made the pastry...

You mix 2 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. sugar

I use my little food processor...

Then add 2 sticks of butter

cut up into tiny pieces and mix...

Your dough should resemble cornmeal...

Add 1/4 cup ice water

It is really important that

the water is icy cold!

And mix until the dough gathers

on one side...

Separate into two portions,

wrap in plastic,

and refrigerate until firm...

About 30 minutes or so.

While this is happening...

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees

and make your filling...

I used applesauce...

But you could use your favorite jam.

Mix 1/4 cup 

with 1 tbsp. cornstarch 

and 1 tbsp. water.

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly,

Then set aside to cool.

Then roll out your dough to about 1/4 inch

to 1/2 inch thick...

I cut mine using my heart cutter.

Place on ungreased cookie sheet...

Put about a tablespoon of filling in center...

Place top on and crimp sides with fork.

Make a few slits in top to release steam...

  Paint with an egg wash

of 1 egg and 1 tbsp. water.

Then sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on top!

Bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes

Remove when golden brown.

Watch the filling...it gets mighty hot!

Of course, the little heart shaped tarts

are so cute and delicate

and just the right size for us ladies...

But since I live with four "men"

I had to make some 

"man" size ones

as well!

If you'd like,

You can put a little icing on top.

Just mix some confectionary sugar

with a little water...

Enjoy! 

"Owe no man any thing,

but to love one another..."

Romans 13:8


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