Tarte Tatin (French apple pie)

When I was in France, this dessert could be found in Brasseries or Bistros. However, since I now live in Belgium, it’s difficult to come across. It’s not that I haven’t tried (actually, I’ve had no luck so far, ahahha). If anyone else lives in Belgium, please let me know where you’ve managed to find your tarte tatin!

Therefore, today we’re going to bake a French-style apple pie. This pie needs to be enjoyed warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Using high-quality ice cream will undoubtedly elevate your pie-eating experience.

Some tips:

• Start by cooking it in a pan and then finish it in the oven.
• Don’t forget to spice it up!
• Choose golden smith or honey or gala (anything that is sweet type)

Tarte Tatin (French apple pie)

Author: nilubon Courses:Recipe

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 30 minutesCook time: 40 minutesRest time: 40 minutesTotal time:1 hour 50 minutesServings:8 servingsCalories:300 kcal Best Season:Summer

Ingredients

• 6-8 medium-sized apples (about 800 g)
• 200 g granulated sugar
• 115 g unsalted butter
• 120 ml heavy cream
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• A pinch of salt
• small squeeze Lemon
• 1 sheet of puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and cut the apples into halves or quarters. Make sure to remove the seeds and tough parts.
2. Caramelize the Sugar and Butter:
   In an a pan (can use in oven) or tarte tatin pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Pour the granulated sugar evenly over the butter. Allow the sugar to melt and caramelize. Swirl the pan occasionally to ensure even caramelization. The sugar should turn a deep amber color.
3. Add Cream, Vanilla, and Spices: Once the caramel is ready, remove the pan from heat.
   Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Be cautious, as the mixture might bubble up. Stir in the vanilla extract, Lemon, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
4. Add Apples: Arrange the apple pieces in a single layer, round side down, on top of the caramel.
   
5. Prep the Puff Pastry and Assemble: Preheat your oven to 180 °C. Roll out the puff pastry sheet to a size slightly larger than the pan. Carefully lay the puff pastry over the apples, tucking in the edges slightly around the sides.
6. Bake:
   Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
   
   You can choose to do round or rectangle, all up to you.
   
   
7. Convert and Serve: Once done, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for a couple of 15 minutes. Place a large platter over the pan and carefully invert the tarte tatin onto the plate.
8. Serve: Serve the tarte tatin warm and ice cream on top. (recommended vanilla flavour)