Classic Tart Tatin
This classic tart tatin is a rich, caramelized French dessert featuring tender apples baked beneath a golden puff pastry crust. It’s a show-stopping treat with a simple yet elegant flavor profile.
Equipment
- Oven-safe skillet
- Peeler
- Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5-6 apples Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and sliced into wedges
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed if frozen
- 1 tbsp lemon juice a squeeze
- 1 pinch salt optional
- 1 dash cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather all ingredients and tools before beginning.
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/2-inch thick wedges.
- In an oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in sugar and cook until it turns a rich amber caramel.
- Arrange the apple slices over the caramel in a circular pattern. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and cook for 10–15 minutes until softened.
- Remove from heat and drape puff pastry over the apples, tucking the edges around the inside of the skillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes. Invert the tart onto a serving plate.
- Slice and serve warm, optionally with ice cream or cream.
Notes
Try adding a pinch of salt or cinnamon for extra depth. Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!