1 burrito sized flour tortilla (or 2 smaller ones)
3-4 tablespoons melted butter
3-4 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons almond meal (optional)
1 apple, pear or plum, sliced thin
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tsp chinese 5 spice powder or cinnamon
pinch of salt
apricot jam, heated and thinned slightly with a dash of water or cognac.
Heat oven to 400°.
Take a rimmed baking sheet with a silpat (or parchment paper) and pour the melted butter out into the middle of the baking sheet.
Spread around to roughly the size of the tortilla.
Sprinkle the butter with the sugar and then dredge both sides of the tortilla in the butter sugar mixture.
Lay the tortilla on top of the remaining butter and sugar. Sprinkle the almond meal on top if using.
Set aside.
Peel and slice the apple or other fruit thinly and toss with the lemon juice, a tablespoon of sugar and spices.
Arrange in a flat pattern atop the tortilla. Dot with small knobs of butter and a little more sugar.
Bake 20-25 minutes until the apples are cooked and browning slightly. I like to turn it once to ensure it cooks evenly.
The butter and sugar should caramelize around the tart and may even burn slightly - this is OK.
Remove from oven and brush the warmed jam on top to glaze the apples. VOILA!
The caramelized sugar and butter turn the tortilla into a delicious crispy tart. Perfect in the morning with coffee!
