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Caramelized Apple Tarte Tatin with Puff Pastry Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

This classic French Tarte Tatin features caramelized apples cooked in butter and sugar, topped with golden puff pastry and baked to perfection. With its luscious caramel flavor and flaky pastry, it’s an elegant yet simple dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large apples (Pink Lady or Honeycrisp), peeled, quartered and cored
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed, rolled wider to cover apples)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the tart.
  2. Prepare Apples: Peel the apples and cut them into quarters if large, or thirds if medium. Core each piece removing any seeds.
  3. Melt Butter and Sugar: Place the butter and sugar in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally as the butter melts and combines with the sugar to form a syrup.
  4. Cook Apples: Arrange the apple slices in the skillet over the melted butter and sugar. Cook them until a caramel forms at the bottom, approximately 10 minutes. The apples should start to soften and caramelize.
  5. Add Vanilla: Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the vanilla extract evenly over the caramelized apples.
  6. Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to be wider so it can fully cover the apples in the skillet.
  7. Cover Apples: Carefully place the puff pastry over the apples by rolling it over a rolling pin and unrolling it onto the skillet. Tuck the edges of the pastry underneath the apples to seal the tart.
  8. Bake Tart: Place the cast iron skillet in the preheated oven. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the puff pastry puffs up and turns golden brown.
  9. Cool and Flip: Remove the tart from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then carefully invert the skillet onto a large plate to flip the tart out, with the caramelized apples now on top.
  10. Finish Presentation: If any apple slices fall out during flipping, arrange them back into place on top for an attractive presentation.

Notes

  • Use firm apples such as Pink Lady or Honeycrisp to hold shape during caramelization.
  • Thaw puff pastry completely before rolling to avoid cracking.
  • Carefully handle the hot cast iron skillet when flipping the tart to avoid burns.
  • Letting the tart rest before flipping helps the caramel set slightly and reduces dripping.
  • The vanilla extract adds depth to the caramel flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/caramelized-apple-tarte-tatin-with-puff-pastry-recipe/