Description
Discover the secret to perfectly caramelized apples with this delicious Tarte Tatin recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and halved
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- Flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or oven-safe pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves and turns a golden caramel color, about 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully add the apple halves to the skillet, cut side down. Cook for about 10 minutes, occasionally shaking the pan, until the apples are caramelized and tender.
- Sprinkle the vanilla extract and cinnamon over the apples, ensuring even distribution.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit over the skillet. Place the pastry over the apples, tucking the edges down around the apples.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Carefully invert the tart onto a serving plate while it’s still warm. Be cautious of the hot caramel.
- Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a splash of apple brandy or rum to the caramel while cooking the apples.
- You can substitute the Granny Smith apples with Honeycrisp or Braeburn apples for a sweeter taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg