Easy Upside Down Apple Tarte Tatin
Elevate your dessert game with this Easy Upside Down Apple Tarte Tatin, a stunning French classic simplified for home bakers! Featuring tender caramelized apples nestled beneath a flaky, buttery puff pastry crust, this dessert is as visually impressive as it is delicious. Prepped in just 20 minutes and baked to golden perfection, the recipe uses everyday ingredients like tart Granny Smith apples, rich vanilla-infused caramel, and pre-made puff pastry, making it accessible yet indulgent. A quick flip after baking reveals its glossy, golden topping, perfect for serving warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Ideal for dinner parties or cozy family nights, this upside-down apple tart delivers elegance with ease.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 50 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 medium Apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 sheet Puff pastry
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- Ice cream or whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Peel, core, and slice the apples into quarters. Set them aside.
In an oven-safe skillet (around 9-10 inches in diameter), melt the butter over medium heat.
Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the melted butter. Let it cook for about 3-4 minutes, occasionally swirling the skillet, until the sugar dissolves and turns into a light golden caramel.
Stir in the vanilla extract, then carefully arrange the apple quarters in a circular pattern over the caramel, rounded side down. Pack them tightly, as the apples will shrink during cooking.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the apples for about 10 minutes, spooning the caramel over them occasionally.
Roll out the puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface slightly larger than the skillet. Carefully drape the pastry over the apples, tucking the edges inward around the apples.
Using a sharp knife, make a few small slits in the pastry to allow steam to escape during baking.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes. Then, carefully invert the tart onto a serving plate by placing the plate over the skillet and flipping it quickly but cautiously.
Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.3 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.2 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 222 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.6 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 171.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 834 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
