1
Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface 3mm (1/8 inch)
thick
Cut out 6 circles approximately 8cm (3 inches) in diameter and place on a damp baking tray
Brush the pastry circles with the beaten egg
2
Roll out the marzipan and cut out 6 smaller circles approximately 6cm (21/2 inches) in diameter
Lay on top of the pastry circles
3
Core and quarter the apples
Slice each into quarter into 3
4
Arrange apple slices on the marzipan, brush with melted butter and bake in a preheated oven 220 C/425 F/Gas Mark 7 for 15 minutes, until the pastry is golden
5
Dredge with icing sugar and serve warm or cold with creme fraiche or cream
Note: Red-skinned dessert apples look particularly attractive on this pastry
Good varieties to choose would be Empire, Spartan or Red Delicious
NOTES : Using chilled puff pastry makes this impressive dessert or tea-time break quick and easy to make