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Easy Tarte Tatin
A simple Tatin tart with a crispy puff pastry base on which caramelized Golden apples rest, sinking into a sweet symphony of textures.
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Ingredients
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • Dough ingredients
  • 1 sheet of puff pastry
  • 1 Golden apples (possibly also reineta or fuji)
  • 50 gbutter at room temperature
  • 1 brancacinnamon
  • 350 gsugar
  • Maldon salt
Nutritional Information

Per Serving (Approx.)

Calories
569 kcal
Protein
3 g
Fat
11 g
Carbohydrates
124 g

Disclaimer: These values are estimates based on ingredient types and may not be precise.

Step-by-step Guide

Preparation

  • Half an hour before baking, preheat the oven to 200 ºC. This will ensure that the oven is at the correct temperature when you place the preparation inside.
  • Place the sugar in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Stir gently so that it melts evenly.
  • When the sugar begins to take on a golden color, add the cinnamon stick, split in half. This will give the caramel a special aroma.
  • Let the sugar cook with the cinnamon until it acquires a pleasant golden color, but avoid over-toasting. The color should be a golden amber.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter cut into small cubes to stop the cooking. Stir until the butter is completely melted.
  • While the caramel is still hot, transfer it to a baking mold and spread it until it covers the entire bottom of the mold. Set aside.
  • Peel the apples, core them, and cut them into uniform quarters. This will ensure even cooking.
  • Place the apple quarters at the bottom of the mold, over the caramel, distributing them evenly.
  • Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it to the size of the mold. Ensure it completely covers the apples.
  • Place the puff pastry sheet on top of the apples and prick it with a fork to ensure it does not rise excessively during baking.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 ºC and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and crispy.
  • Allow to cool completely before unmolding to ensure the caramel solidifies.
  • Carefully turn it over and unmold, ensuring that the caramel doesn't drip excessively.
Recommendations & Tricks
  • Remember to preheat the oven to 200°C 30 minutes before baking the tart to ensure even cooking.
  • Use a high-quality sheet of puff pastry to ensure the base stays crispy and not soggy.
  • Peel the Golden apples (or the reinette or fuji varieties) and cut them into regular pieces to guarantee even cooking.
  • Use room temperature butter to facilitate its even distribution on the base of the mold.
  • Arrange the apple pieces in concentric circles in the mold, starting from the center outwards, to achieve an attractive presentation.
  • For the caramel, melt the 350 g of sugar over low heat without stirring, simply moving the pan in circular motions to prevent it from burning.
  • Crush a cinnamon stick and add it to the caramel to infuse its flavor in a balanced way.
  • Before serving the tart, sprinkle a few grains of Maldon salt on top to enhance the sweet flavor of the caramel and apples.