"This large rustic tart has hints of anise, cinnamon and clove, spices that are also found in the noted honey cake of Burgundy, pain d'épice...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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2 large egg yolks, beaten to blend
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Nonstick vegetable oil spray
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Nonstick vegetable oil spray
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5 1/2 pounds medium Braeburn or Golden Delicious apples (about 15), peeled, cored, quartered
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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6 tablespoons sugar
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
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1 large vanilla bean, split lengthwise
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6 whole cloves
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3 whole star anise*
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1 cinnamon stick
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup sugar
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3 tablespoons all purpose flour
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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Vanilla ice cream
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* Brown star-shaped seed pods available at Asian markets and specialty foods stores and in the spice section of some supermarkets.