Recipe of Tarte Tatin

Name: Tarte Tatin
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: PTM
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 Servings

Tarte Tatin is a classic French dessert known for its caramelized, upside-down presentation of apples on a flaky pastry crust. This elegant dessert may seem intimidating, but it's achievable with patience and the right technique. The result is a beautifully caramelized, sweet treat that will impress your guests.

6 Servings

60 min Preparation

Intermediate

Desserts

Ingredients

6-8 medium-sized apples (preferably a variety good for baking, like Granny Smith)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 sheet of puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
Pinch of salt

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Instructions:

Step 1

Peel, core, and slice the apples into quarters. Toss them with lemon zest and set aside.

Step 2

In a 9-inch ovenproof skillet or Tatin dish, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar and a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally until the sugar starts to caramelize and turn golden brown. This may take about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Once the caramel reaches the desired color, remove it from the heat and add the vanilla extract. Be cautious as it may splatter. Stir quickly to combine.

Step 4

Arrange the apple quarters in a circular pattern in the skillet, fitting them closely together. Place any extra apple slices in the center.

Step 5

Roll out the puff pastry sheet to fit over the apples and tuck the edges down around the apples inside the skillet.

Step 6

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.

Step 7

Remove the Tarte Tatin from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes.

Step 8

Carefully place a serving plate over the skillet and, using oven mitts, flip the Tarte Tatin onto the plate, so the apples are now on top, and the caramel drizzles over them.