World Flavors Cookbook

Tarte Tatin

The famous upside-down apple tart where the apples are caramelized in butter and sugar before the crust is added.

Cuisine: France

Ingredients

• 6 large Granny Smith apples
• 100g butter
• 150g sugar
• 1 disc puff pastry

Instructions

1. Caramelize butter and sugar in a skillet until amber.
2. Pack apple halves tightly into the caramel. Cook for 15 minutes.
3. Cover with puff pastry, tucking edges in.
4. Bake at 200°C for 25 minutes. Invert onto a plate while still hot.