Fall has arrived, bringing with it the desire to enjoy comforting and tasty desserts. Discover this easy recipe for caramelized apple tart Tatin, revisited for even more deliciousness. With a puff pastry crispy and salted butter caramel, this tart will delight the whole family.
Ingredients :
- 6 apples (Golden or Reine des Reinettes type)
- 1 roll of puff pastry
- 100g powdered sugar
- 80g of salted butter
- 1 sachet of vanilla sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional)
Preparation (approximately 20 minutes):
- Preheat your oven at 180°C (thermostat 6).
- Prepare the caramel:
- In a pan or directly in your tart pan on the stove, melt the sugar over medium heat without stirring until you obtain a golden caramel.
- Add the salted butter cut into pieces and mix gently to obtain a homogeneous caramel.
- Prepare the apples:
- Peel the apples, cut them into quarters and remove the core and seeds.
- Arrange them apple wedges on the caramel, pressing them well. Sprinkle with vanilla sugar and cinnamon if desired.
- Cooking the apples:
- Let the apples cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, so that they soak up the caramel and begin to melt slightly.
- Assembling the tart:
- Unroll it puff pastry and place it on the apples, tucking the edges inside the mold.
- Lightly prick the dough with a fork to prevent it from swelling too much during cooking.
- Baking:
- Bake the tart for about 30 minutes, until the dough is nicely browned.
- Unmolding:
- Remove from the oven, wait a few minutes then invert the tart onto a serving dish. Watch out for the hot caramel.
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Chef’s tip:
- Tatin revisited : For an even more delicious version, you can add a few pieces of walnuts or hazelnuts to the apples before placing the dough.
- Tatin style : If you prefer a thin tart with apples, spread the thinly sliced apples on the puff pastry, sprinkle with sugar and knobs of butter, then bake.
Why is this recipe a fall must-have?
This recipe of tarte Tatin is a timeless classic that warms hearts. The mixture of caramelized apples and salted butter creates a perfect harmony between sweet and salty. There puff pastry brings a crispy touch which contrasts with the tenderness of the apples. It’s a easy recipe to make, even for beginners in baking.
Inspiration:
- Cyril Lignac, famous pastry chef, offers his own version of the tarte Tatin with a touch of vanilla and slow cooking of the apples for even more flavors.
- The site Marmiton is full of variations of the Tatin tart, ranging from classic versions to the most original, such as the pear or mango Tatin.
Tasting tips:
- Serve your tarte Tatin warm, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of thick crème fraîche.
- This tart keeps well and can be reheated slightly in the oven before serving.