French Apple Tart

Name: French Apple Tart
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons ice water; TOPPING:; 4 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed; 1/4 cup apricot preserves; 1 tablespoon apple brandy or water

I used to prepare this eye-catching tart with my grandmother. It has a buttery, tender crust that's topped with glossy glazed apple slices.—Esteban Vazquez, Encino, California

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons ice water
TOPPING:
4 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon apple brandy or water

Directions

In a food processor, combine the flour, butter, sugar and salt; cover and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. While processing, gradually add water in a steady stream until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
Roll out pastry to a 14x10-in. rectangle; transfer pastry to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Beginning at one corner of the pastry, arrange overlapping apple slices diagonally to opposite corner. Repeat rows. Sprinkle with sugar; dot with butter.
Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and apples are tender. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine preserves and brandy; microwave on high for 30 seconds or until blended. Brush over warm tart. Serve warm or at room temperature.