Description
Tarte Tatin – The Best Recipe is a stunning upside-down apple tart that brings a slice of French flair to any occasion. With its warm, caramelized apples nestled in flaky puff pastry, this dessert is perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in. The balance of sweet and savory flavors combined with its eye-catching presentation makes it a delightful centerpiece on any table. Follow our easy step-by-step guide to create this classic dessert that will impress your family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 firm apples (like 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 your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Peel, core, and quarter the apples.
- In an ovenproof pan, melt the butter and sugar over medium heat until golden caramel forms. Add vanilla and salt if desired.
- Arrange the quartered apples tightly in the caramel, rounded side down, and cook for about 10–15 minutes until slightly tender.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cover the arranged apples, tucking excess edges inside the pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before carefully 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: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider sprinkling cinnamon over the apples before baking. You can substitute apples with pears or peaches for a different twist.