Figgy Apple Mascarpone Tart with Green Apple Ice and Cider Caramel

unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature

confectioner's sugar

large egg yolk

all-purpose flour

mascarpone cheese, at room temperature*

cream cheese, at room temperature*

white granulated or lightly packed light brown sugar or a mix of both, depending on your taste

large egg

ground cinnamon - again, depending on your taste

pure vanilla extract

to ½ cup chopped, dried figs - depending on how 'figgy' you're feeling**

large, 3 medium, or 4 small tart apples (Granny smith, Jonathan, Jonagold etc...OR, whatever looks and smells good at the market)

white granulated sugar

cinnamon

of a lemon

apricot preserves

honey

apple liqueur. such as Calvados

Granny Smith apples (or other tart baking apples, or 2 cups apple juice* )

Simple Syrup (equal parts sugar and water boiled until somewhat thick and clear. In this case, you would combine ½ cup water with ½ cup sugar in a small saucepan, boil until sugar has dissolved)***

lemon juice

granulated sugar

water

light corn syrup

apple cider or unsweetened apple juice

unsalted butter