- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 450 kcal
Quick summary
“Delicious Apple Tarte Tatin is a simple and delicious recipe, perfect for those who like a bit of a challenge in preparing a dessert dish. This dish is not only tasty but also requires a bit of technique, making it a fun and rewarding dish to prepare.”
What you need to know
- The Tarte Tatin is an inverted version of the tart, with the dough on top and the fruit on the bottom, creating an incredible visual effect and taste.
- Peeled and halved Granny Smith apples are the key ingredient, providing the base of flavor and texture.
- The sugar and butter caramel is the highlight of the recipe, giving an irresistible flavor and texture to the apples.
- The puff pastry is spread over the caramelized apples and baked, forming an irresistible tart.
- This dish is ideal for a special dinner or even to serve at home, as a casual lunch.
Ingredients
Main
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples peeled and halved
- 150g of sugar
- 100g of butter
- 1 round puff pastry of 400g
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Cinnamon to taste
Instructions
Principal
- In a pan, melt the butter and add the sugar, stirring until you get a golden caramel.
- Add the cut apples and lemon juice to the pot. Cook for 10 minutes until slightly softened.
- Transfer the caramelized apples to the pan, arranging them in a beautiful pattern.
- With a rolling pin, roll out the puff pastry and cover the apples, pressing the edges down.
- Place in the oven and bake for 35 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before unmolding.
- Serve warm, accompanied by vanilla ice cream if desired.
Chef's tips
- To prevent the apples from getting soggy after baking, sprinkle a little sugar on top of the dough before baking.
- For a smoother finish, you can replace the lemon juice with a little apple cider vinegar.
- For an extra touch of flavor, you can add nuts on top of the tart before baking.
Variations
- For a sugar-free version, you can substitute the sugar with lemon juice.
- For a healthier version, you can substitute the butter with peanut butter.
- For a version with more texture, you can add nuts to the puff pastry.
Substitutions
- For those who don't like apples, you can replace the apples with other fruits like blackberries or cherries.
- For those who prefer a milder flavor, you can replace the sugar with mascarpone sugar.
- For those who don't like butter, you can replace it with unsalted margarine.
How to store
The Apple Tarte Tatin is ideal for a special dinner or for serving at home. It can last up to 2 days refrigerated or up to 1 week frozen.
Can it be frozen?
The dish cannot be frozen. If you wish to freeze the tart, you should remove it from the mold and place it in an airtight container.
What to serve with
Serves well with vanilla ice cream or hot coffee.
Frequently asked questions
How do I avoid having a lemon juice?
You can add lemon juice to the apple caramel to give an additional flavor, or you can leave it out for a version without lemon juice.
How do I keep the dough from sticking to the bottom of the pan?
You can use sugar to unstick the dough before baking, or you can add sugar to the dough before baking.
How do I defrost the Tarte Tatin?
You must defrost the tart at room temperature for approximately 15 minutes before serving.
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