Apple Ham And Smoked Gouda Rustic Tarts

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Buttery apple slices and smoked ham are folded into gouda cheese pastry. There is a 2hr to 2 days chill time not noted in the given times shown.

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Steps

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For the pastry: in a food processor combine flour , sugar , baking powder , pepper , and the 1 teaspoon salt.

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Cover and pulse with a few on / off turns to combine.

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Add the 1 1 / 2 cups butter.

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Cover and pulse with several on / off turns until the largest pieces of butter are no bigger than a small pea.

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Add cheese.

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Cover and pulse with a few on / off turns to work it inches add egg yolks.

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Cover and pulse with a few on / off turns to combine.

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Transfer the mixture to a very large bowl.

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Gradually add 1 / 2 cup of the ice water , stirring with a fork until combined.

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Squeeze a small handful of the dough together.

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If necessary , add enough of the remaining 1 / 4 cup ice water , 1 tablespoon at a time , until dough holds together , stirring between additions.

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Gather mixture into a ball , kneading gently until it holds together.

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Transfer to a cutting board.

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Cut into six equal portions.

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Place each dough portion on a sheet of plastic wrap.

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Fold the plastic wrap tightly over the b.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, fresh ground black pepper, salt, butter, smoked gouda cheese, egg yolks, ice water, granny smith apples, apple jelly, lemon juice, dijon-style mustard, smoked ham, egg, water