What's not to like about an Apple Tarte Tatin? The richness of the butter, caramelised sugar, light and flaky puff pastry all comes together with some tart apples to make one smashing dessert!! This is one dessert where I won't replace butter with olive oil as it has to be rich and decadent so there's no way around that except to use butter. Of course for me, this is definitely one to enjoy only on special occasions.
Don't be intimidated by this dessert as it's pretty easy to recreate this french classic at home especially when store bought puff pastry is used. Try it out and I'm sure you'll agree with me. ;)
Note: Tarte Tatin has to be made with firm dessert apples as cooking apples will just become a puree during the cooking process.
Ingredients
Recipe from Gordon Ramsay 3 Star Chef
3 large crisp dessert apples (such as Pink Lady, Braeburn or Cox)
180g ready-made puff pastry
50g cold unsalted butter
50g caster sugar
Method
1) To prepare the apples, peel, core and quarter them, then lay out on a tray lined with kitchen paper. Leave to dry uncovered for 2-3 hours, or preferably chill overnight. Don't worry if they turn brown; they will be coated in caramel. ( I didn't leave them out to dry but it turned out fine too)
2) Have ready a 20cm shallow overproof pan. Roll out the pastry thinly on a lightly floured surface and cut out a 24cm round, using a similar sized plate as a guide. Lift onto a baking sheet and chill while you prepare the filling.
3) Cut the butter into thin slices and scatter over the bottom of a 20 cm ovenproof pan. Sprinkle over the sugar. Arrange the apple quarters, neatly around the pan with one in the middle. Place over a medium heat until the butter and sugar have melted and formed a light caramel. Carefully shake the pan from time to time to ensure that the apples are well coated with the caramel and are evenly browned. Leave to cool slightly.
4) When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 200 deg celsius/ Gas 6. Drape the pastry over the apples and carefully tuck the edges down the sides of the pan. Place the pan in the hot oven and bake for 15 mins. Lower the oven setting to 180 deg celsius/ Gas 4 and bake for a further 15-20 mins until the pastry is golden brown and crisp. Leave to cool.
5) Turn the tarte tatin onto a serving plate and serve with ice cream.
They are simply wonderful :-).
ReplyDeleteI have never tried or made these, one day I will make it, one day soon. I know its more than caramelised apples and pastry - the sum of the parts is greater than the whole
ReplyDeleteExactly..what's not to love about an Apple Tarte Tatin? It looks rich and delectable!
ReplyDeleteSplendid! The apples are perfectly carmelized.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for 2012!
Cheers,
Rosa
What a beautiful color of caramelized apples! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Happy New Year, and see you in 2012! :-)
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I have yet tried a tatin before. I think I should give it a go some time. The top layer looks really tempting. Hey and not forgetting to wish you a very Happy 2012. May all the good things coming your way.
ReplyDeleteGod blessed.
Best wishes
Kristy
I just love this tart. I got a new cast iron skillet and am dying to make one of these in it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSounds so easy ! and should be good with some vanilla ice-cream :p
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
They look so sinfully delicious! *drool*
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy new year! :)
Wow! I think it's the most beautiful of all the photos I have seen on your blog! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThe taste must be awesome too! I love tarte tatin!
Happy New Year!
Oh my, that looks so decadent! Wow.
ReplyDeleteAnd happy New Year!
This is to die for! I'm drooling right now. I cannot WAIT to try this.
ReplyDeleteThanks and Happy New Year Everyone!
ReplyDeleteHappy new year Sylvia! love those caramelized apples.. such perfect color!
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I haven't made a tarte tatin in years! You have inspired me to make another...mmmmmm....amazing!
ReplyDeleteI have never made a Tarte Tartin myself.
ReplyDeleteBut when I look at your pictures I really want to make one soon-
Oh, my -- this is scrumptious!
ReplyDeletethis looks super delish. I have never made mine with puff pastry but I bet it is wonderful. When you get a chance check mine out and let me know what you think. http://questfordelish.blogspot.com/2012/01/apple-tarte-tatin.html
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