Tuesday, June 9, 2009

TWD: Parisan Apple Tartlet

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Without the crust, I was left with a baked apple, probably not what the parisan apple tarlet should have been like. Even the brown sugar that I sprinkled on top seemed to have disappeared during the baking process. I used the toaster oven for my single ramekin dessert. Sometimes I get worried about putting ramekins in the toaster oven because I think they're going to explode. Maybe it's because the coils are so close to the bowl... I don't know... but I always end up putting them in a pan of water. I'm not sure if that even does anything or if I do that because that's how we creme brulees are made. Anyway...

Thanks so much to Jessica of My Baking Heart for choosing this recipe! You can find the recipe on her blog or in Dorie's book. Don't forget to check out the TWD blogroll!
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30 comments:

  1. Snooky doodleJune 9, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    looks nice and interesting :)

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  2. MeganJune 9, 2009 at 1:08 AM

    It looks like a perfect baked apple. Which is perfect!

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  3. Salon de SucreJune 9, 2009 at 3:59 AM

    this is sooooooooooo easy! I should try it!

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  4. Donna-FFWJune 9, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    It looks so pretty!

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  5. AudreyJune 9, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    I have to say I think you missed the best part...but then again, you didn't spend $5 just to have overly warm puff pastry stuck to everything it touched! I love your idea...and I'm glad there were no explosions.

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  6. JessicaJune 9, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    I love baked apples so it looks fantastic to me. Also, there's the added benefit that it's really healthy without the puff pastry! I haven't made mine yet but I'm planning on having one for dessert this evening.

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  7. JenniferJune 9, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    Baked apples are delicious! And I'm sure it was wayyyy less calories without the pastry.

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  8. MartheJune 9, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Yumm!!! Baked apples sound really nice, but I will be making this with puff pastry later today after I went grocery shopping at Pricechopper ;)

    By the way, we'll be visiting Toronto on Friday the 19th and maybe even staying overnight. Maybe we could meet up for drinks or coffee or something else?

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  9. AdamJune 9, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    Hey I think I'd like it more with just the baked apple, so don't you worry :) As long as it has cinnamon on it for us, right?

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  10. Ingrid_3BsJune 9, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Hey, girl, bad but true the crust is the BEST part though the apple looks good especially knowing that the brown sugar melted into the apple, YUM!
    ~ingrid

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  11. vibiJune 9, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Well without the pastry, no one can say that ain't good for the diet, huh!!!?
    Well done, Steph!

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  12. spike.June 9, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    Certainly a lot healthier without the pastry! Hope you liked the baked apple

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  13. stephchowsJune 9, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    Sounds good even without the tart part :) And I agree I always get scared putting things like that into the toaster oven!

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  14. HindyJune 9, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    The baked apple looks delicious!

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  15. La Bella CooksJune 9, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    I think it looks delicious just how it is!

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  16. eatme_deliciousJune 9, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Great way to healthify this dessert!

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  17. betty geekJune 9, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    With or without the crust, those apples up there look darn good!

    Sometimes things taste better in simple form.

    :)

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  18. Jessica of My Baking HeartJune 9, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    Thanks for baking along with me this week!! Like Ingrid said, the pastry is the best part! ;)

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  19. UnknownJune 9, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Crust or no crust, your apple looks gorgeous! It's the most perfectly shaped/cut apple I've seen!

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  20. CarlaJune 10, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    At least you tried the TwD recipe this week. I didn't O:) I bet it was still a yummy apple!

    As for the tart pan, mine has a removable bottom. I got mine at Target (not sure if they have Targets in Canada). Worst case scenario, there are two kitchen stores in Grove City Outlets that have tart pans, both regular and mini. I'm asking for the mini pans for Christmas.

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  21. PamelaJune 10, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    The apple does look good! At least you saved a few hundred calories from the buttery puffed pastry!

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  22. CathyJune 10, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    I love baked apples. And I really need to start skipping the pastry crusts myself if I'm going to be heading to the beach next month! It looks great!

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  23. How To Eat A CupcakeJune 10, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    Mmm I'd totally eat just the baked apple. My cousin showed me a trick once where she crushed up red hots (the cinnamon candies) and sprinkled them on top before baking... OMG the best spiced apple ever! Lol :D

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  24. Katherine Roberts AucoinJune 10, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    Oh my Steph, this tart is such an eye cather...so elegant. You did such an amazing job on this and make is seem so simple!

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  25. KaitlinJune 11, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Aww, sorry it didn't turn out quite how you were expecting. I think it's worth trying again with the crust, though.

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  26. TeannaJune 11, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    Gorgeous baked apple! And hey, with no puff pastry, it is a healthy dessert as well!

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  27. KatrinaJune 11, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    You can "bake" an apple in the microwave in a matter of a minute or two. It's good! Sprinkled with a little sugar and a little butter and some nuts. It's a good, healthy treat!

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  28. SaraJune 11, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    I've been wanting to make this one, looks so simple and delicious! Your version sounds great.

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  29. AmyRuthJune 11, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    Thank you so much for your kind words. I'll make sure Corbin hears them too. He sometimes reads comments. He's cute about the blog effort. BTW I love that you baked crustless. What's better than a baked apple with sugar and butter. Yumm a good idea for the gym rats, right? he he
    AmyRuth

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  30. LeslieJune 12, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    What a great idea to make it without the puff pastry! I would be nervous about putting ramekins in the toaster oven, too.

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