Tarte Tatin
A delicious upside-down caramelized apple tart that is a classic French dessert, combining sweet, tart, and buttery goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 Apples (Granny Smith or another tart variety)
- 100g Sugar
- 100g Butter
- Puff Pastry (enough to cover the tart)
- Salt (a pinch)
Instructions
- Prep the apples by peeling, coring, and slicing them into quarters.
- Caramelize the sugar in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat until it begins to melt and turn into amber caramel.
- Add butter carefully to the caramel and stir continuously until combined.
- Layer the apple quarters in the caramel, starting from the outer edge and overlapping them slightly.
- Cook the apples in the caramel for about 10-15 minutes, adding a pinch of salt.
- Cover the apples with rolled-out puff pastry, tucking the edges in.
- Bake at 200°C (400°F) for around 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes, then invert it onto a plate carefully.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream for a delightful contrast of flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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