Embark on a culinary adventure with the classic French dessert, Tarte Tatin. This tantalizing upside-down tart features caramelized apples arranged in a buttery pastry crust, creating a symphony of flavors and textures. Our comprehensive guide presents two delectable Tarte Tatin recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved dish.
The first recipe showcases the traditional Tarte Tatin with Brandied Caramel Sauce, capturing the essence of this timeless dessert. Sweet and aromatic apples are caramelized to perfection in a skillet with butter and sugar, infused with the warmth of brandy. The caramelized apples are then arranged in a puff pastry crust, baked until golden brown, and served with a luscious homemade caramel sauce, spiked with brandy for an extra layer of sophistication.
The second recipe introduces an innovative variation, the Rustic Apple Tarte Tatin with Oatmeal Crust. This contemporary take on the classic features a wholesome oatmeal crust, providing a delightful nutty flavor and a satisfying crunch. The caramelized apples are nestled in the rustic crust and baked to perfection, resulting in a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. A drizzle of salted caramel sauce adds the perfect finishing touch, balancing the sweetness of the apples with a touch of savory saltiness.
Whether you prefer the traditional elegance of the Tarte Tatin with Brandied Caramel Sauce or the rustic charm of the Rustic Apple Tarte Tatin with Oatmeal Crust, these recipes offer a delightful culinary experience that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
CARAMEL APPLE TARTE TATIN
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Lightly flour a work surface. Roll the puff pastry out so it is slightly larger than the top of a 10-inch cast-iron pan. Turn the pan over on top of the pastry and cut around the outside edge of the pan to remove excess. Place the puff pastry round onto a baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Add the sugar, apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon water to the cast-iron pan. Turn to medium-high heat and stir the ingredients together so that the sugar is completely wet. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the sugar turns a deep amber, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the butter and sea salt flakes; the mixture will bubble up slightly. Stir the caramel until the butter is completely melted and evenly incorporated. Let cool.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Peel the apples, then cut each into thirds around the core, leaving you three rounded discs per apple. At this point, the caramel will have cooled and perhaps even hardened; that's ok. Place the apple pieces rounded-side down into the pan on top of the caramel, overlapping the edges slightly so you have an outside circle of apples and an inside circle of apples. Turn the pan back up to medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once at a boil, turn the heat to medium low and simmer until the apples have softened and the excess juice from the apples has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Place the puff pastry round on top of the apples. Use a mini offset spatula or butter knife to tuck the edges of the puff pastry into the pan towards the apples, all along the edge. Whisk the egg together with a splash of water in a small bowl and then brush the puff pastry with the egg wash. Bake until the puff pastry is a deep golden brown, about 12 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes.
- Using a serving platter that is at least 2 inches wider than the pan and has a small lip on it to catch excess caramel, place it over the top of the cooled tarte. Place a kitchen towel on top of the platter and then fold it down over the cast iron. Get a firm grip of the platter and cast iron in both hands before flipping the cast iron over, away from yourself. Remove the cast iron.
- Serve the tarte tatin immediately with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
CARAMEL APPLE TARTE TATIN
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Dissolve the sugar and water in a saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is clear, about 6 to 8 minutes. Turn the heat to high and cook without stirring until the caramel turns a honeybrown color, about 5 more minutes. Remove from the heat immediately and cool while you prepare the apples.
- Peel, core, and quarter the apples. Melt the butter in the skillet. Arrange a fan of apple slices in a circle around the perimeter and fill in the center with the remaining slices. Cover and cook on medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until the apples begin to soften. While the apples cook, carefully stir the sour cream into the cooled caramel (it may sputter if the caramel is still very hot). When the apples are becoming tender, sprinkle on the lemon juice and salt and pour the caramel evenly over the apples.
- Trim the corners from the pastry to make a rough circle about 10 inches in diameter. Fit the dough over the apples, tucking in the edges around the inside of the pan. Bake for 30 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Cover with a plate larger than the skillet and invert very carefully to unmold the tart onto the plate. Serve warm.
TARTE TATIN WITH BRANDIED CARAMEL SAUCE
Steps:
- Make pastry:
- Blend flour, sugar and salt in processor. Add butter; cut in using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 2 1/2 tablespoons water and blend until moist clumps form, adding more water by 1/2 tablespoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap dough in plastic; chill until firm enough to roll, at least 30 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated. Let soften slightly at room temperature before rolling out.)
- Make apple filling:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Fill large skillet with ice cubes; set aside. Combine sugar and butter in 10-inch-diameter, 2-inch-deep skillet. Cook over medium heat until mixture is deep amber and smooth, stirring often and almost constantly the last 3 minutes, about 16 minutes (after about 12 minutes, butter and sugar will separate and sugar will begin to melt and darken). Immediately place skillet onto ice to stop color from deepening. When caramel is cold and brittle, transfer skillet to work surface.
- Arrange apple wedges close together, rounded side down, in concentric circles atop caramel in pan. Press remaining apples, rounded side up, atop first layer. Roll out pastry on lightly floured surface to 12-inch round. Place pastry atop apples, tucking in edges around apples. Bake until pastry is golden brown and juices are bubbling at sides of pan, about 55 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Place platter over skillet. Using oven mitts as aid, hold platter and skillet together and invert tart onto platter. Rearrange any apples that may have become dislodged. Let stand up to 30 minutes.
- Brush apples generously with some warm Brandied Caramel Sauce. Serve tart, passing remaining sauce separately.
TART TATIN WITH BRANDY CREAM
An updated version of the original tart tatin apple recipe - it uses ready-rolled pastry, so you don't even need a rolling pin
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dessert, Dinner, Treat
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 220C/gas 7/fan 200C. Melt the butter in a 20cm tart tatin tin over a medium heat on top of the hob, then stir in the sugar and heat until starting to caramelise. Stir in the cinnamon. Pile in the apples and cook over a medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring every now and then to coat them in the caramelised juices - the apple juices will ooze out at first but will soon thicken and make a sauce. Remove from the heat.
- Unroll the pastry and prick it all over with a fork. Quickly lay the pastry over the apples. Trim away any excess with scissors, allowing a rim of about 2cm, then tuck the pastry snugly round the apples down the inside of the tin.
- Bake the tin in the middle of the oven for 20-30 minutes until the pastry is risen, firm and golden. For the brandy cream, mix the crème fraîche with the icing sugar and brandy or calvados.When the tart is cooked, leave it to settle in the tin for 5 minutes or so before running the blade of a knife round the edge to dislodge any pastry that has stuck. Invert a plate over the top and turn out the tart, with any juices left in the tin. Serve with the brandy cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 761 calories, Fat 48 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 1.12 milligram of sodium
BRANDIED CARAMEL SAUCE
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Low Sodium Brandy Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 1 1/3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir sugar and 2/3 cup water in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Add lemon juice. Increase heat and boil until deep amber, brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan occasionally, about 10 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup water (mixture will bubble vigorously). Cool 5 minutes. Mix in brandy. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; refrigerate. Rewarm before serving.)
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven to make the caramel. This will help prevent the sugar from burning.
- Cook the caramel until it is a deep amber color. This will give it a rich, complex flavor.
- Be careful not to overcook the caramel. If it starts to smoke, remove it from the heat immediately.
- Use a variety of apples for the tart. This will give it a more complex flavor and texture.
- Peel and core the apples before slicing them. This will make them easier to eat.
- Arrange the apple slices in a single layer in the skillet. This will help them cook evenly.
- Bake the tart until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender. This will typically take about 45 minutes.
- Let the tart cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will allow the caramel to set.
- Serve the tart with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Conclusion:
Tarte Tatin is a delicious and classic French dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its buttery crust, caramelized apples, and rich brandy sauce, this tart is sure to impress your friends and family. Follow these tips to make the perfect Tarte Tatin every time.
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