Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
Unroll 1 pie crust on a work surface. Cut out 2- to 3-inch hearts (or desired shape) with a cookie cutter. Transfer to an ungreased cookie sheet.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Step 4
Mix cream cheese white sugar egg lemon zest and salt in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
Step 5
Mix sliced apples brown sugar and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
Step 6
Unroll the second pie crust in an ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate.
Step 7
Roll almond paste into a thin 7-inch circle between 2 sheets of waxed paper. Remove the top sheet of waxed paper and turn the almond paste circle into the crust-lined pie plate; gently press into the pie crust and remove the waxed paper. Spread cream cheese mixture over almond paste and arrange apples in a circular pattern over top.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set and slightly puffed 40 to 45 minutes.
Step 9
Microwave apricot jam in a small microwave-safe bowl uncovered at medium power (50%) for 1 minute. Brush over apples. Top with heart cutouts. Cool until filling sets about 1 hour.