Chill a mini muffin tin while preparing the dough.

Prepare the pie dough as instructed. Once ready, roll out on a lightly floured surface about an 1/4 of an inch think; using a 3 to 4inch cookie cutter, biscuit cutter or a cup, punch out rounds. Remove muffin tin from refrigerator. Gently press rounds into each well. Transfer pie crust-lined muffin tin back to refrigerator to prepare filling.

Core the apples. Using a very sharp knife, cut the apples into half-moon shapes 1/16-inch thin. Place in a large bowl, add the lemon juice, and toss to coat. Place the brown sugar, preserve, and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir and cook until ingredients are melted and combined.

Pour the mixture the over apples slices and toss to combine. Set aside for 5 to 10 minutes to allow apples to become pliable. If apples are still not pliable, quickly microwave in 15-second bursts until apples are pliable. Strain apples slices and discard liquid in a bowl. Set aside.

Start with about 10 slices, laying the slices out horizontally, skin side toward you, overlapping the previous apple by half.

To form roses, arrange about 10 apple laying the slices horizonally in a straight row,skin side towards you with each slice overlapping one another to create a 12-inch line. Starting with one end, gently roll apples. Transfer rolled apples into each pie crust. Repeat rolling apples until all pie crusts are filled.

If it is easier to make the rose with your hands, place the apples between your fingers one at a time and keep adding the apples until you get a coil for the apples. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 350°F.

Bake until the crust is golden and apples have cooked, about 30 minutes. If apples start to brown faster than pie crust, lightly place aluminum foil on top.

Take the tarts out of the muffins tin. Place on a rack to cool. To serve - place on a platter or on a single dish. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, and if desired, serve with ice cream or a dairy-free ice cream.