Tarte Tatin RECIPES

 Tarte Tatin is a delicious French dessert that features caramelized apples (or other fruits) baked with a pastry crust. Here's a classic Tarte Tatin recipe for you to try:

Ingredients:

For the pastry:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup ice water

For the filling:

• 6-8 apples (Granny Smith or other firm varieties)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Start by making the pastry dough:

   • In a food processor, combine the flour and salt.
   • Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
   • Slowly add the ice water and continue pulsing until the dough comes together.
   • Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

3. While the dough is chilling, prepare the caramel and apples:

   • In a 10-inch (25 cm) ovenproof skillet, melt the 1/2 cup of butter over medium heat.
   • Add the granulated sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until it turns a deep amber color. Be careful not to burn it; this should take about 10-12 minutes.
   • Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract.

4. Prepare the apples:

   • Peel, core, and quarter the apples.
   • Arrange the apple quarters in a circular pattern in the skillet on top of the caramel.

5. Roll out the pastry:

   • Roll out the chilled pastry dough on a floured surface to a circle slightly larger than the skillet.

6. Assemble the Tarte Tatin:

   • Carefully place the pastry over the apples in the skillet, tucking in the edges around the apples.

7. Bake:

   • Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the caramel is bubbling.

8. Serve:

   • Allow the Tarte Tatin to cool for about 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving platter. Be careful as the caramel will be hot.

9. Serve your Tarte Tatin warm, and you can top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

Enjoy your homemade Tarte Tatin! It's a wonderfully decadent dessert that's perfect for special occasions or just to satisfy your sweet tooth.