French Apple Tart

Directions

1. 1

   1 (9-in) pre-cooked tart shell 2 lb Apples -preferably Golden Delicious 1/2 Lemon, juiced 2 tb Sugar (or more if needed) 3/4 c Apricot jam 1

2. 2

   Slice 3 apples into thin slices, toss with lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of the sugar and set aside

3. 3

   Make applesauce with the rest of the apples: Chop coarsely, place in a saucepan with 2-3 tablespoons of water, cover and cook over a medium-

4. 4

   Warm the jam, then force it through a sieve (fruit bits can be returned to the jar)

5. 5

   Add 1/4 cup of strained jam to applesauce, together with the Calvados and butter

6. 6

   Continue cooking, if needed, until fairly thick

7. 7

   Taste and add sugar if needed

8. 8

   It should taste sweet, but not like jam