Apple Gouda and Spicy Honey Tart

Directions

• STEP 1

  Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

• STEP 2

  Lightly flour the counter with flour and lightly flour a rolling pin, too.

• STEP 3

  Roll the chilled puff pastry into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle. The size doesn't really matter, just go for thickness. Use a large knife to trim the edges to an even rectangle. Transfer the pastry to the prepared baking sheet.

• STEP 4

  Use a small, sharp knife to score a rectangle 1-inch inside the edge of the pastry. Lightly brush pastry with egg wash. Sprinkle the pastry with half the cheese.

• STEP 5

  In a medium bowl toss together apple slices, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and cornstarch.

• STEP 6

  Line apple slices in three rows down the pastry. Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.

• STEP 7

  Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and bubbling.

• STEP 8

  Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes.

• STEP 9

  While the tart cools stir together honey and red pepper flakes. If you like it spicy, add the 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes.

• STEP 10

  Slice tart into generous wedges. Drizzle with honey and dot with fresh oregano. Enjoy warm.