Preparation of the magic paste
Dissolve the salt in cold water.

Pour the flour into a bowl, add the cold diced butter and fold it in with your fingertips to have a sandy texture.

Add the salted water and form a ball without overworking the dough.

Flatten the dough slightly, cover with cling film and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

2 Preparation of the compote
In the meantime, peel the apples and cut them into 1 to 2 cm cubes.

Pour them into a saucepan with the butter, brown sugar, 1 or 2 pinches of cinnamon and water.

Simmer the apples for about twenty minutes without stirring.

Mash the cooked apples with a potato masher to obtain a coarse compote.

3 Plating and cooking