Tarte Tatin Recipe
An upside-down caramelized apple tart.
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Ingredients
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For the Tarte Tatin
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
- 2
Prepare the Apples
Peel, core, and cut the apples into quarters. Toss them in a bowl with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Caramelizing
- 3
Make the Caramel
In a 9-10 inch oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved, cooking until it turns a golden brown color, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the Apples
Carefully add the apple quarters to the skillet, arranging them in a circular pattern. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning the apples occasionally, until they are tender and coated in caramel.
- 5
Add Spices
Sprinkle the cinnamon and a pinch of salt over the apples and add the vanilla extract. Stir gently to combine.
Assembling and Baking
- 6
Prepare the Puff Pastry
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until it is slightly larger than the skillet.
- 7
Cover the Apples
Place the puff pastry over the apples in the skillet, tucking the edges in to fit snugly.
- 8
Bake the Tarte Tatin
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.