Instructions:

1. Peel and core the apples, then cut them into quarters. Then, cut the quarters in half. 

2. In a 25 cm oven-safe pan, heat the butter or coconut oil until melted, then add the coconut sugar, star anise, cardamom pods, cinnamon powder and vanilla extract. Stir frequently over low heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture looks like an amber caramel. 


3. Toss in the apple wedges and stir them until they are coated with the sugar mixture. Let them cook on medium-low heat until fork tender. 

4. Remove the pan from the heat and let the apples cool enough to arrange them to your liking. Remove the star anise and cardamom pods. 


5. Cut the puff pastry dough into a 25 cm circle and place it over the pan. Tuck in the edges and poke 5 holes into the dough using a toothpick to let out steam. 

6. Preheat the oven to 390F and bake the tart for 15 minutes. Then, lower the temperature to 350F and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, until golden on top. 


7. Let the pan cool and then place a plate oven the top and flip the tart. Serve with scoops of vanilla pecan ice cream.