French Tarte Tatin
A classic French dessert made with caramelized apples and a buttery pastry crust.
Ingredients
- ●3-4 applesGranny Smith or other firm variety
- ●1/2 cup butterunsalted
- ●1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- ●1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- ●1 cup sugar
- ●1 sheet puff pastrythawed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Peel, core, and halve the apples. In a large bowl, combine the apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar. Let it sit for 15 minutes, until the apples start to release their juice.
- 3
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Transfer the pastry to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
- 4
Arrange the apple mixture in the center of the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Dot the top of the apples with the butter.
- 5
Fold the edges of the pastry up over the apples, pressing gently to seal. Crimp the edges to form a decorative border.
- 6
Bake the tarte for 25-30 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- 7
Remove the tarte from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Invert the tarte onto a serving plate and serve warm.