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Apple Tarte Tatin

Tarte Tatin is a tart made with apples caramelised with sugar and butter. The pastry is placed on top of the filling before baking. It is then turned out onto a plate and served warm.

  • Preparation 25 min
  • Cooking time 35 min
  • For 8 servings

Ingredients

  • Shortcrust pastry

    • 250 g (9 oz) plain flour 
    • 125 g (4 ½ oz) butter 
    • 5 g (1 teaspoon) salt 
    • 5cl water 
    • 1 egg yolk 

  • Filling

    • 6 - 8 apples (depending on size) 
    • 200 g (7 oz) caster sugar 
    • 80 g (3 oz) butter 

SHORTCRUST PASTRY

• Cut the butter into small pieces and rub it into the flour and salt using your fingertips in order to get a fine breadcrumb mixture. 

• Add the egg yolk and water, and bring the mixture together to make a smooth ball of pastry. Knead the pastry with the palm of your hand to avoid over-handling it. 

• Leave it in the refrigerator wrapped in film for 1 hour. 

MAKING THE TART

• Pour 170 g (6 oz) of sugar into the bottom of the dish, spreading it evenly, and heat the dish on a low heat. Very quickly the caramel will form. Remove from the heat and add 50 g (1 3/4 oz) of butter, cut into small pieces. Always mix using the handles and making circular movements. 

• Place the apples cut into large quarters over the bottom, rounded-side down in the caramel, squeezing them together. Add a second layer of apples, rounded-side up, so that they fit snugly between the first ones. 

• Cut the remaining butter in small pieces and place on top of the apples. Sprinkle the remaining sugar. 

• Roll out the pastry and cover the apples, rolling the edges so it fits into the dish. 

• Place in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (350°F) and cook for 35 minutes. 

• Once removed from the oven, leave to stand for 10 minutes before turning out onto the serving platter. 

Tip

You can also use puff pastry instead of shortcrust pastry. 

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