Classic Apple Tarte Tatin

This Classic Apple Tarte Tatin is every bit as delicious as apple pie and it’s so much easier! It’s a show stopping apple dessert with tender, caramelized apples atop a flaky, buttery pie crust. It’s easy to make and it wows the crowd every time! This apple tarte tatin recipe is a classic French dessert that includes chunky caramelized apples and an all butter pie crust. It’s everything you love about apple pie and it’s even easier to make!

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 251 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 ½ pounds - pink lady apples
4 tablespoons - unsalted butter
¾ cup - granulated sugar
1 ¼ cups - all purpose flour
1 tbsp - granulated sugar
⅛ tsp - salt
4 ounces - unsalted butter
3–5 tablespoons - ice water

Instructions

Prepare the pie crust ahead, and form it into a flattened disk. Wrap it in plastic wrap and chill it a minimum of 30 minutes before rolling.
Place the butter in the bottom of the skillet, and melt it over medium heat. Brush the bottom and sides of the skillet with the melted butter and remove from heat. Sprinkle evenly with the sugar.
Pack as many apples as you can into the bottom of the skillet cut side up, and wedge any remaining apples over the top of them the way they fit best. Cook over medium heat until the sugar melts, caramelizes and begins to thicken, and the apples begin to release their juices, about 10-15 minutes. If at any time the the liquid begins to darken, reduce the heat to medium low.
Remove from heat and rearrange the apples in a nice pattern for presentation. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees while you roll out the dough.
Roll out the dough until it's large enough to cover the apples, cutting off any excess with a knife or kitchen shears. Place over the top of the apples and tuck the edges of the crust into the sides, then bake for 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Remove from heat and immediately invert onto a serving dish. If any apples stick to the bottom of the skillet, simply remove them and place them on the tart. Serve warm with ice cream or fresh whipped cream, if desired and enjoy!

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