Description
Tarte Tatin – The Best Recipe is a classic French dessert that transforms simple ingredients into an elegant upside-down caramelized apple tart. This delightful treat features soft, sweet apples enveloped in a rich, buttery caramel and topped with flaky puff pastry. Perfect for any occasion, from cozy family gatherings to festive celebrations, Tarte Tatin impresses with its stunning presentation and irresistible flavors. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzled with caramel sauce, this dessert is sure to be a hit. Follow this easy recipe to create a beautiful and delicious masterpiece that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- 5–6 firm apples (Golden or Braeburn)
- 100 g butter
- 120 g sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 roll of puff pastry
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Peel, core, and quarter the apples.
- In an ovenproof pan, melt the butter over medium heat, then add sugar to form golden caramel; stir in vanilla extract and salt if desired.
- Arrange the quartered apples rounded side down into the caramel; cook for 10–15 minutes until lightly tender.
- Roll out puff pastry over the apples and tuck in the edges.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for 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 slice (90g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For an extra twist, consider adding cinnamon or nutmeg to your caramel. Experiment with different apple varieties or mix in pears for diverse flavors.