Prepare the crust first. This can be done even a few days in advance. Cube the butter into small pieces, place into the freezer and chill for 20 to 30 minutes until ice cold. Place the butter into a food processor, along with the flour and salt. Pulse the butter and flour together for a few minutes until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
With the food processor running, add the cold water and mix until a dough ball forms, about 30 seconds. Remove the dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Shape the dough into a disk and wrap well with the plastic. Refrigerate for at least one hour before shaping.
Once dough is chilled, preheat the oven to 375F and prepare a 9-inch tart tin. Lightly flour the work surface and rolling pin with flour. Roll the chilled dough into a circle, leaving about 1 to 1 1/2-inches of dough around the edge of the tart tin. Roll the dough onto the rolling pin, then unroll over the tart tin. Gently press the dough into the bottom and sides of the pan, making sure the dough is even all over. Pierce the dough with a fork. If desired, shape the dough scraps into leaves to add to the top of the tart.
For the Tart Filling:
For the filling, first spread the apple butter evenly over the tart crust. Using a sharp knife or mandeline slicer to cut the apples very thinly. To arrange the apple slices, fan out 5 to 6 slices at a time and arrange the slices starting from the edge of the tart, working your way in.
Prepare the seasonings in a small bowl: combine the lemon juice, cornstarch and spices. Sprinkle the sugar over the apples, then use a pastry brush to brush on the spices.
Bake the apple tart in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until the apples are softened and golden brown. Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy with a side of vanilla ice cream or spiced whipped cream.