molly’s apple tarte tatin

INGREDIENTS

• 1 stick plus two tablespoons cold salted butter (5 ounces),
• and chilled in freezer
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 3 to 6 tablespoons ice water
• 7 medium apples (I’ve had good results with Granny Smith, Gala, McIntosh…use your favorite, but make sure they are very firm, fresh and flavorful.)
• 1 stick (4 ounces) salted butter
• 1 cup sugar