French Apple Tart for 8 Servings

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Add chilled, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
3. Add ice-cold water one tablespoon at a time, stirring with a fork until the dough just begins to clump together.
4. Shape the dough into a flat disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples into uniform rounds (about 1/8 inch thick).
6. In a bowl, combine apple slices with lemon juice, melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Toss gently to coat.
7. Let the apples sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate.
8. Roll out dough, fit into a 9-inch tart pan, fill with apples, and bake for 45 minutes.
9. Warm apricot preserves with water and glaze the tart after baking.