Tarte Tatin

Name: Tarte Tatin
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 6 apples ((Golden Delicious type)); 150 g of sugar; 100 g of butter; 1 roll of puff pastry; 1 tsp of ground cinnamon; 1 packet of vanilla sugar

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Tarte Tatin is an upside-down tart with caramelized apples at the bottom of the pan. 🍎 It is unmolded while hot and often served with crème fraîche.

Total time: 1 h 10
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 40 min
Rest: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.67

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 6

servings

Estimated cost €4.00

Equipment

Rolling pin
Cutting board
Knife
Tarte Tatin pan

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 400 °F.

Peel the apples and cut them into wedges. Remove the seeds.
In a tarte Tatin pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar and stir until you get a light golden caramel. Optional: add the ground cinnamon and the vanilla sugar.
Arrange the apple wedges in the pan, packed tightly. Let cook about until they are lightly golden.
Meanwhile, roll out the puff pastry over the apples, tucking the edges well down inside the pan.
Bake for , until the pastry is golden and crispy.
Take out of the oven and let rest a few minutes. Then, using a plate, flip the tarte Tatin to unmold.
Serve warm.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

280kcal

Protein2 g3%
Carbs35 g49%
Fat15 g48%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For a successful unmolding, let the tart cool for a few minutes before flipping it onto the plate. That gives the caramel time to set slightly. 🍴

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

The baked tart freezes for up to 2 months. Freeze in portions. Reheat in the oven.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 2 to 3 days max in the refrigerator in an airtight container. The pastry may soften slightly.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The baked tart can be prepared the day before. Reheat before serving for the best result.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven recommended: 15-20 min at 160°C to revive the crispness of the pastry. Microwave not recommended (softens the pastry).

Variations

Add cinnamon and vanilla sugar to the caramel for flavor.
Serve with crème fraîche or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Use other firm apples that hold up when baked.

Mistakes to avoid

Making the caramel too dark: stop at a light golden caramel.
Arranging the apples loosely: pack the wedges tightly in the pan.
Waiting too long to unmold: flip the tart onto a plate a few minutes after taking it out of the oven, while it is still warm.

Frequently asked questions

How do you get the caramel right for a tarte tatin?

Melt the butter over medium heat in the pan, add the sugar and stir until you get a light golden caramel. You can add the cinnamon and vanilla sugar for flavor.

Which apples should you use for a tarte tatin?

This recipe uses 6 Golden Delicious-type apples, peeled, cored and cut into wedges. Pack them tightly in the caramel and let them cook about 10 minutes before laying on the pastry.

How do you unmold a tarte tatin?

After baking, let it rest a few minutes, then place a plate over the pan and flip the tart in one confident motion. Serve it warm, for example with crème fraîche.

How long do you bake a tarte tatin?

Cook the apples about 10 minutes in the caramel, lay the puff pastry on top and tuck in the edges, then bake 30 minutes at 200 °C, until the pastry is golden and crispy.