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Classic Tarte Tatin

This traditional French dessert features caramelized apples baked under a flaky pastry crust. The tart is inverted after baking, revealing a beautiful golden-brown top. It's a delightful balance of sweet, tart, and buttery flavors.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
1 hr 30 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Medium
Per serving
652 kcal
Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Classic Tarte Tatin

Mise en place

Ingredients

  • 8 pcsapple, firm, tart, peeled, cored, and quartered
  • 115 gunsalted butter, cubed
  • 150 ggranulated sugar
  • 300 gpuff pastry, store-bought, thawed

Equipment

rolling pin · peeler · oven · cutting board · knife · serving plate · oven-safe skillet

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

    About 10 min

  2. 2

    In a 24-26 cm (9-10 inch) oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron), melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

    About 2 min

  3. 3

    Sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the melted butter in the skillet.

    About 1 min

  4. 4

    Arrange the apple quarters tightly in a single layer over the sugar and butter in the skillet. You may need to stand some on their sides to fit them all.

    About 5 min

    Cook’s note: Packing the apples tightly helps create a solid base when inverted.

  5. 5

    Cook the apples over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes, without stirring, until the sugar caramelizes into a deep golden-brown syrup.

    About 20 min

    Cook’s note: Watch carefully to prevent burning; adjust heat if necessary.

  6. 6

    While the apples are cooking, roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to a circle slightly larger than your skillet.

    About 3 min

  7. 7

    Once the caramel is ready, remove the skillet from the heat.

  8. 8

    Carefully place the puff pastry circle over the hot apples, tucking the edges down around the apples into the skillet.

    About 2 min

    Cook’s note: Be careful, the skillet and caramel will be very hot.

  9. 9

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.

    About 25 min

  10. 10

    Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool for at least 15 minutes before inverting.

    About 15 min

    Cook’s note: Cooling slightly helps the caramel set and reduces the risk of apples sticking.

  11. 11

    Place a serving plate upside down over the skillet, then carefully and confidently invert the tart onto the plate.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: Use oven mitts and be quick and decisive with the flip.

  12. 12

    Serve warm, perhaps with a dollop of crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream.

Per serving

Nutrition

58%Score
Calories
651.8kcal
Protein
4.5g
Carbs
84.8g
Fat
35.1g
Fibre
7.4g
Sugar
52.7g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover Tarte Tatin loosely covered in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat individual slices in a microwave or a warm oven until just heated through.