Apple Tarte Tatin
This classic French dessert features caramelized apples baked under a crisp, buttery pastry crust. It's an elegant and comforting treat that's surprisingly simple to make, perfect for a special occasion or a cozy evening.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 25 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 574 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 300 gpuff pastry, chilled
- 6 pcsapple, peeled, cored, and quartered
- 100 gunsalted butter, cubed
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 1 tbsplemon juice
Equipment
24cm oven-safe skillet or tart pan · serving plate · rolling pin · oven
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- 2
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to a circle slightly larger than your 24cm oven-safe skillet or tart pan.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Keep the pastry cold to prevent it from becoming sticky.
- 3
In the oven-safe skillet or tart pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
About 2 min
- 4
Sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the melted butter.
- 5
Arrange the apple quarters tightly in a single layer over the sugar and butter, packing them in as much as possible.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Place the apples cut-side up for a prettier presentation.
- 6
Drizzle the lemon juice over the apples.
- 7
Cook the apples on the stovetop over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the sugar and butter mixture turns into a rich, amber caramel and the apples begin to soften.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Do not stir the apples; gently shake the pan occasionally to ensure even caramelization.
- 8
Remove the skillet from the heat.
- 9
Carefully place the rolled-out puff pastry over the apples, tucking the edges down around the apples and into the sides of the pan.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Be careful when handling the hot pan.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
About 30 min
- 11
Let the tarte tatin rest in the pan for 10 minutes after removing it from the oven.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: This allows the caramel to set slightly, making it easier to invert.
- 12
Place a large serving plate over the skillet, and carefully but quickly invert the tarte tatin onto the plate.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Use oven mitts to protect your hands, as the pan will still be hot and the caramel can be very hot.
- 13
Scrape any remaining caramel from the pan onto the apples.
- 14
Serve warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of crème fraîche.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 573.8kcal
- Protein
- 4.1g
- Carbs
- 68.7g
- Fat
- 32.8g
- Fibre
- 4.6g
- Sugar
- 41.1g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover tarte tatin covered in the refrigerator.
Reheat slices gently in an oven at 150°C (300°F) until warmed through.
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