Caramelized Apple Tart with Aniseed

1 C all purpose flour
1/3 C olive oil
1 1/2 T sugar
1 t aniseeds, lightly crushed
1/4 t salt
3 T ice water
9 T sugar
4 - large Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and cut into very thin slices
2 T canola oil

In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine the flour, oil, sugar, aniseeds, and salt; pulse a few times until combined. With the motor running, add water through the feed tube and process until the dough almost forms a ball.

With lightly floured fingers, gather the dough into a ball and flatten into a thick, even disk; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days.

Preheat the oven to 425°F. lightly oil a 12" pizza pan or a large baking sheet without sides; set aside.

On a lightly floured work surface using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out the dough to a 12" circle. Place the circle of dough on the prepared pan and prick lightly with a fork in several places.

Sprinkle dough with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Leaving a one inch border of dough, arrange the apple slices in overlapping concentric circles, working from the outside edge to the center of the tart. With a fork, blend the oil with 4 tablespoons of sugar. With your fingers, distribute the sugar mixture evenly over the apples. Fold the dough border over the apples to form a rustic edge on the tart.

Bake the tart in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes. remove from the oven and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar over the top. Return to the lower third of the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and preheat the oven to broil.

Sprinkle the tart with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar. Broil on the middle rack until the tops of the apples are nicely browned and caramelized, turning the pan frequently to promote even browning, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

From Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen