DIRECTIONS:
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Step 2
Peel and core the apples.
Step 3
Cut in half and then into 1/2?-thick slices.
Step 4
Add 2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar to a small bowl of water.
Step 5
Dip the apples into the water, drain and set aside.
Step 6
Bring the butter, organic honey, and cinnamon to a boil in a small, nonreactive saucepan over medium-high heat.
Step 7
Boil for 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 8
Remove from the heat and slowly stir in the cream, then add the lemon zest. (It may bubble and sputter, so be careful.)
Step 9
Cool for 10 minutes.
Step 10
While the honey caramel sauce is cooling, arrange the apple slices in a decorative pattern over the tart crust, trimming the exposed slices to suit your whim.
Step 11
Pour the sauce evenly over the apples and place in the oven.
Step 12
After 12 minutes, lower the heat to 350°F without opening the oven and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.
Step 13
Place under the broiler for 1 or 2 minutes, watching carefully, for an even deeper caramelized look.
Step 4
Cool briefly and serve.