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["DOUGH:", "Mix 2 c. flour, 2 T. sugar, 1 t. salt in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse 2 or 3 times to mix ingredients. Add butter (cut into chunks ) and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal. While processer is running, slowly add the ice water in small increments until the dough forms a ball and rides around on top of the steel blade. You probably won't need all 1/2 c.", "Roll dough out 1/8 inch thick and form into a free-form rectangle tart shell. (Directions follow.**) You can also just use a tart pan of your choice, but the following directions are fun to use if you don't have a tart pan or if you'd like you learn a new technique!", "**To make a free form tart**:", "~Roll dough 1/8 inch thick and into a rectangle", "15"" X 5 1/2"".", "~Cut a 1/2 inch square from each corner and then fold dough up to make a 1/2 inch border on the sides and ends.", "~Prick the surface all over with a fork to prevent the dough from ""going wild""!", "~Refrigerate the shell for 1/2 hour for it to chill and relax.", "FILLING:", "~Spread a 1/16 inch layer of sugar on the inner surface of the shell.", "~Slice peeled apples (evenly and thinly) and arrange in two rows lengthwise.", "~Sprinkle a light layer of sugar over the apples and bake in a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes or until sides of shell are crisp and bottom has browned.", "GLAZE:", "~Push approximately 1 c. apricot jam through a sieve and bring to a boil in a small saucepan with 1 T. sugar and 1-2 T. Grand Marnier.", "~Simmer several minutes stirring constantly.", "While glaze is still warm, brush it over the apples and edges of the shell.", "Serve warm."]
