Description
This iconic French upside-down apple tart features caramelized apples nestled in buttery puff pastry. Surprisingly simple to make yet impressive enough for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium firm apples (Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Honeycrisp)
- 1 sheet all-butter puff pastry (about 250g), chilled
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp (60g) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
Instructions
- Prep the pastry: Roll out chilled puff pastry to 3mm thick. Cut a circle slightly larger than your skillet. Refrigerate.
- Make caramel: In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet, melt sugar over medium heat without stirring until deep amber (5-7 mins). Off heat, whisk in butter until smooth, then vanilla.
- Arrange apples: Peel, halve and core apples. Pack snugly into caramel, cut-side up. Cook 10-15 mins until apples soften slightly.
- Add pastry: Lay chilled pastry over apples, tucking edges in. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 mins until golden.
- Flip: Cool 20 mins, then invert onto plate. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Use firm apples that hold their shape. Let tart rest before flipping for cleaner presentation. Best served day-of but keeps 2 days refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: apple tarte tatin, French apple tart, upside-down tart, caramel apple dessert