Easy Upside Down Apple Tarte Tatin
Elevate your dessert game with this Easy Upside Down Apple Tarte Tatin, a stunning French classic simplified for home bakers! Featuring tender caramelized apples nestled beneath a flaky, buttery puff pastry crust, this dessert is as visually impressive as it is delicious. Prepped in just 20 minutes and baked to golden perfection, the recipe uses everyday ingredients like tart Granny Smith apples, rich vanilla-infused caramel, and pre-made puff pastry, making it accessible yet indulgent. A quick flip after baking reveals its glossy, golden topping, perfect for serving warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Ideal for dinner parties or cozy family nights, this upside-down apple tart delivers elegance with ease.
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Ingredients
- 50 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 medium Apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 sheet Puff pastry
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 0 Ice cream or whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Step 2
Peel, core, and slice the apples into quarters. Set them aside.
Step 3
In an oven-safe skillet (around 9-10 inches in diameter), melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 4
Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the melted butter. Let it cook for about 3-4 minutes, occasionally swirling the skillet, until the sugar dissolves and turns into a light golden caramel.
Step 5
Stir in the vanilla extract, then carefully arrange the apple quarters in a circular pattern over the caramel, rounded side down. Pack them tightly, as the apples will shrink during cooking.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the apples for about 10 minutes, spooning the caramel over them occasionally.
Step 7
Roll out the puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface slightly larger than the skillet. Carefully drape the pastry over the apples, tucking the edges inward around the apples.
Step 8
Using a sharp knife, make a few small slits in the pastry to allow steam to escape during baking.
Step 9
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
Step 10
Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes. Then, carefully invert the tart onto a serving plate by placing the plate over the skillet and flipping it quickly but cautiously.
Step 11
Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (867.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1456.7 |
| Total Fat 66.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 39.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 139.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 221.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 224.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 171.6g | |
| Protein 8.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 10IU | 0% |
| Calcium 137.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 834.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories