Fresh Apple and Toffee Tart

By melissawelch

Ingredients

• 4 to 6 large tart apples such as Granny Smith
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch or all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 package (15-oz. box) refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
• 1-1/3 cups (8-oz. pkg.) HEATH BITS 'O BRICKLE Toffee Bits, divided
• 2 teaspoons white decorator sugar crystals or granulated sugar, divided
• Sweetened whipped cream or ice cream(optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Peel and slice apples into thin slices. Toss apples with granulated sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon.

2. Unroll crusts; place each on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle 1/3 cup toffee bits over each crust; press lightly into crust.

3. Starting 2 inches from the edge of the crust, arrange apple slices by overlapping slightly in a circular spiral toward the center of the crust. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of remaining toffee bits over each apple center. Fold 2-inch edge of crust over apples. Sprinkle each crust edge with 1 teaspoon sugar crystals.

4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until crust is golden. Cool slightly. Serve warm or cool with sweetened whipped cream or ice cream, if desired. 2 tarts (8 servings each).

Note: Recipe may be halved.