Peggy and her boyfriend David made lots of Tarte Tatins while in Colorado last year. David became and expert at apple peeling!

8 apples of your choice. Must be firm, and full flavored. Gala, Granny Smith, or Pink Lady
1 stick of organic butter
1 cup of organic cane sugar
1 heavy bottomed cast iron skillet, or stainless steel frying pan, 10 inches wide.
crust:
1 stick plus 2 T of cold salted organic butter
1 1/2 cup unbleached white flour
3-6 T ice water