Classic Apple Tarte Tatin
Buttery caramelized apples under a golden puff pastry crust, flipped to reveal a glossy, amber topping. A rustic French dessert that looks impressive but takes just 45 minutes start to finish.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat apple halves dry with paper towels.
Step 2
In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat, ~2 minutes.
Step 3
Add sugar and salt, stirring often, until caramel is amber and fragrant, ~4 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from heat. Arrange apple halves cut-side down in a tight spiral, fitting them snugly.
Step 5
Return to medium heat and cook apples without moving until caramel darkens, ~5 minutes.
Step 6
Drizzle vanilla extract over apples. Remove from heat and cool 2 minutes.
Step 7
Lay puff pastry over apples, tucking edges down inside the skillet rim.
Step 8
Bake until pastry is puffed and golden brown, 18–22 minutes.
Step 9
Cool 5 minutes. Run a thin knife around the edge, then invert onto a serving plate in one quick motion.
Step 10
Serve warm or at room temperature, ideally with crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch cast iron skillet
- wooden spoon or heatproof spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
- paper towels
- oven
- thin-bladed knife
- serving plate
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