Apple Tart Parisienne

A blowtorch can be used to brown the tarts, but be very careful in directing the flame and hold the torch far enough from the surface that you can control the browning process. Although it usually is not necessary to use dried beans or pie weights with short dough, in this recipe you want to make sure the sides do not settle during the prebaking, or you risk having the custard run between the crust and the rim of the pan.