Description
Tarte Tatin – The Best Recipe is a classic upside-down apple tart that combines the rich flavors of caramelized apples with a flaky puff pastry crust. This French dessert is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for both elegant dinner parties and cozy family gatherings. With its delightful caramel flavor and inviting aroma, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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- 5–6 firm apples (like Golden or Braeburn)
- 100 g butter
- 120 g sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 roll of puff pastry
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Peel, core, and quarter the apples.
- In an ovenproof pan, melt butter and sugar over medium heat until it turns golden brown.
- Add vanilla extract and salt if desired.
- Arrange apple quarters in the caramel with rounded sides down; cook for about 10–15 minutes until tender.
- Roll out puff pastry over apples and tuck edges inside the pan.
- Bake for approximately 30–35 minutes until pastry is golden brown.
- Cool for about 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 254
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg