Apple Tart (Tarte Aux Pommes) – SIMMER + SAUCE

Ingredients

• the Pate Brisee (tart dough):
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 sticks unsalted butter, cold
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Dash of salt
• 1/4-1/2 cup cold water
• For the Apple Compote:
• 5 large apples, a mixture of sweet and tart, peeled, cored, and cut in half
• 1/2 lemon
• 2 1/2 ounces cold water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup apple sauced
• Dash of cinnamon, optional
• For the Tart Garnish:
• 4 apples, peeled, cored, and cut in half
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 4 ounces apricot jam mixed with 1 ounce of water, for glazing (optional)