Tarte Tatin

Indulge in a classic French Tarte Tatin, where sweet, caramelized apples meet flaky puff pastry, creating a heavenly dessert. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, this upside-down tart is sure to impress your guests.

• 6 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Braeburn)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Method

1. 1

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

2. 2

   In a 9-inch (23 cm) cast iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the sugar to the melted butter and stir until dissolved, creating a caramel sauce.

4. 4

   Arrange the apple halves, cut-side up, in the skillet, and sprinkle with cinnamon and vanilla extract. Cook for about 10 minutes until the apples begin to soften.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and carefully place the puff pastry over the apples, tucking the edges down around the apples.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Carefully invert the tart onto a serving plate.

8. 8

   Serve warm, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.