French Apple Tart

LUNARIAN, n.  An inhabitant of the moon, as distinguished from Lunatic, one whom the moon inhabits.  The Lunarians have been described by Lucian, Locke and other observers, but without much agreement. For example, Bragellos avers their anatomical identity with Man, but Professor Newcomb says they are more like the hill tribes of Vermont.

The Devil's Dictionary by 

Ambrose Bierce

Recipe courtesy of Ina Garten

French Apple Tart

2 C all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1 Tbl sp sugar ( i used super-fine sugar 1/4 C)

2 Tbl sp cold unsalted butter, diced (1 1/2 sticks)

1/2 C ice water or 6 Tbl sp

4 Granny Smith apples

1/2 cup sugar 

4 Tbl sp cold unsalted butter, small diced

1/2 C apricot jelly or warm sieved apricot jam

2 Tbl sp Calvados, rum, or water (i used orange juice)