Caramel Bombe

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   Prepare pastry dough and roll out to 3mm thickness. Cut into desired shapes.

   Tip: Chill pastry dough for 15 minutes before rolling.

3. 3

   Prepare apple filling by peeling and dicing 3 large apples. Mix with granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.

   Tip: Use a combination of apple varieties for best flavor.

4. 4

   Place pastry dough in a lined or greased 20cm springform pan. Fill with apple mixture and drizzle with caramel sauce.

   Tip: Don't overfill pastry crust.

5. 5

   Roll out remaining pastry dough to 3mm thickness. Use to cover pastry crust and crimp edges.

   Tip: Chill pastry crust for 10 minutes before baking.

6. 6

   Bake for 35-40 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.

   Tip: Let cool completely before serving.

7. 7

   Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

   Tip: Optional: drizzle with additional caramel sauce.

8. 8

   Serve warm or at room temperature.

   Tip: Best served fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.