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    Low fat apple tart

    Apples take centre-stage in this comforting tart, while the custard adds a rich, creamy texture. This luscious combination will make the perfect dinner party centrepiece. Using low fat custard helps keep the calories down.

    By anna.berrill@redonline.co.uk (Anna Berrill) | Red Online – Wed, Jun 27, 2012 10:13 BST

    Low fat apple tart © Gareth Morgans

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    You will need
    1 tbsp flour, for dusting
    100g ready made shortcrust pastry
    10 tbsp low fat custard
    2 red apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
    2 tsp ground cinnamon
    1 level tsp icing sugar, to serve

    Method
    1.Preheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. Dust a clean work surface with flour, roll out the pastry and use to line a small fluted tin or standard cake tin (about 14 centimetres in diameter).

    2. Line the pastry case with baking parchment and baking beans, and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the beans and parchment and bake for a further 10 minutes until the pastry is lightly golden and crisp.

    3. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin.

    4. Spoon the custard into the pastry case and top with the apple slices. Sprinkle with the cinnamon and return to the oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Dust lightly with icing sugar before serving.

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