An apple rose tart a day keeps the doctor away.

Bonus points if it’s as beautiful as this one.

This is your dessert.

Apple Rose Tart - Southern Living

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The rose design is captivating and easier than it looks to make.

A drizzle ofsalted caramelwouldn’t hurt either.

Can I Freeze an Apple Rose Tart for Later?

crust for Caramel Pecan Tart

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Yes, you might!

There are two ways to freeze the tart for later.

Once fully frozen, they can be bagged or stacked.

slicing apples

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Ingredients

1/2pkg.(14.1-oz.

package) refrigerated pie crusts (such as Pillsbury)

3medium (7-oz.)

Honeycrisp apples

2Tbsp.fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

1tsp.ground cinnamon

1/4tsp.ground cardamom

1/4cupplus 3 Tbsp.

granulated sugar, divided

1/2cup(about 1 3/4 oz.)

Transfer to a wire rack while preparing filling.

Slice apples:

Reduce oven temperature to 375F.

Slice apples away from core into 4 pieces each.

Slice into 1/8-inch-thick slices using a mandoline slicer or a knife.

Let stand 15 minutes.

Use a small offset spatula to spread mixture in bottom of prepared crust.

Continue shingling apple slices, working toward center of crust, until almost filled to the center.

Bake tart:

Cut remaining 1 tablespoon butter into pieces, and dot top of tart.

Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.

Brush tart with melted apple jelly.