You’re gonna love this tart!  It starts with tart, Granny Smith apples and caramel bits, then finishes in nothing but crumbs.  It’s also a great make-ahead, party dish.  Bake your tart ahead of time, then pop it in the oven for a few minutes when guests arrive.  It pairs well with wine and brie.  Maybe Easter brunch?

Caramel Apple Tart

Pie Dough

I personally prefer to make my own pie dough but you can also buy one (It’s cool – I won’t tell).

1 ½ cups chilled all purpose flour (I like Bob’s Redmill, organic, unbleached flour)
Pinch of salt
8 tablespoons chilled, unsalted butter, divided and cut into small pieces
A few tablespoons of ice water

Mix together flour and salt.  Either using the paddle attachment on your stand mixer or by hand, cut in 6 tablespoons of the butter.  Leave remaining 2 tablespoons of butter on counter to…