Apple Tart

• 1 sheet (from a 17.3 oz box) frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 3 small Golden Delicious apples
• 3 Tbsp sugar
• 1/4 cup apricot preserves, melted

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Unfold pastry on a lightly floured surface. With rolling pin, roll into an 11 x 10 in. rectangle. Cut a 1/2 in. strip from each side.
   
   
2. Place pastry rectangle on baking sheet. Lightly brush top edges with beaten egg. Place strips on edges to form tart; trim to fit. Pierce bottom of pastry all over with a fork.
   
   
3. Peel, core and thinly slice apples. Arrange overlapping in a single layer on tart bottom. Lightly brush pastry edge with beaten egg. Sprinkle sugar evenly over pastry and apples.
   
   
4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden, and apples are tender. Remove to serving platter. Brush apples with melted preserves. Serve warm or at room temperature.