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Cranberry-Ginger Apple Tart

YOU KNOW THAT classic American apple pie, standing proud and tall and packed with sweet, juicy fruit? This is not that pie. This free-form tart, more rustic yet somehow more elegant, too, features tender apple slices, crimson pops of tart cranberries, and bits of spicy ginger, all spread over a buttery, delightfully crisp crust. It’s got just enough cinnamon and orange zest to provide background warmth, and it’s lightly sweet, making it the perfect vehicle for lots of whipped cream or ice cream (or both).

To make it, you’ll start with a typical food

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