Tarte Tatin
Discover the charm of French baking with our Tarte Tatin recipe, a classic upside-down apple tart known for its caramelized fruit and flaky pastry. This dish epitomizes rustic elegance, featuring apples cooked to perfection in butter and sugar, then covered with a layer of crisp pastry and baked. Upon serving, it’s flipped to reveal a glossy, caramelized top. Perfect for any occasion, Tarte Tatin offers a delightful combination of sweet and tart flavors, making it a favorite dessert for both novice and experienced bakers. Its simplicity belies its exquisite taste, making it a must-try for anyone who loves to explore classic French pastries.
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Preparation 20 min
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Rest 30 min
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Baking 30 min
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Servings 6
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Level Intermédiaire
Ingredients
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Tip
Before turning the tart over, you can remove some of the liquid by making a small opening in the side of the pastry to remove the excess.
Preparation steps
- Baking information
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Temperature180°C
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Baking time 30 min
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Tarte Tatin
Discover the charm of French baking with our Tarte Tatin recipe, a classic upside-down apple tart known for its caramelized fruit and flaky pastry. This dish epitomizes rustic elegance, featuring apples cooked to perfection in butter and sugar, then covered with a layer of crisp pastry and baked. Upon serving, it’s flipped to reveal a glossy, caramelized top. Perfect for any occasion, Tarte Tatin offers a delightful combination of sweet and tart flavors, making it a favorite dessert for both novice and experienced bakers. Its simplicity belies its exquisite taste, making it a must-try for anyone who loves to explore classic French pastries.
Tip
Before turning the tart over, you can remove some of the liquid by making a small opening in the side of the pastry to remove the excess.
Ingredients
- Cane sugar : 150 grams
- Water : 60 milliliters
- Apples : 4
- Vanilla sugar : 11 grams
- Puff pastry : 1
- Jaune d'oeuf : 1
Preparation steps
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In a frying pan or saucepan, heat the brown sugar mixed with the 60 millilitres of water.
Meanwhile, peel and cut apples into small quarters.
Set aside. -
After about 8 to 10 minutes, when the caramel coats the spoon well, pour it into the pie dish.
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Place the apples on the caramel, starting from the center and working outwards.
Sprinkle with vanilla sugar. -
Cover with the puff pastry and, using a kitchen brush, brush the pastry with the egg yolk.
- Temperature: 180°C
- Baking time: 30 min
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Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes.
Leave to cool for at least 30 minutes before unmolding and serving.
To do this, place a dish on top of the tarte tatin and turn over. When serving, the apples should be on top and the pastry underneath.
Bon appétit.