I have made many different versions of apple pies and tarts over the years: mile-high double-crust pie, bottom-crust crostata, applesauce tart, puff-pastry apple tart, brown-butter apple pie.

Spread the cooled apple purée over the layer of marzipan, then brush the pastry border with a little of the beaten egg. Fold the second sheet of puff pastry in half lengthways, then carefully ...

Leftover puff pastry dough is perfect for making open-faced mini tarts ... For sweet pies like mini cherry pies or mini apple pies, you'll need to divide your normal pie filling between as many mini ...

With pre-made puff pastry you'll be on your way to making delicious hand pies that you can freeze and then pop in the air ...