Classic Apple Tarte Tatin

Ingredients

• 6 large Granny Smith apples
• 100 grams Unsalted butter
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 sheet Puff pastry
• 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon(optional)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. 2

   Peel, core, and quarter the apples.

3. 3

   In a 24cm ovenproof frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the melted butter.

4. 4

   Cook the sugar and butter for about 5-8 minutes until it turns into a deep golden amber caramel. Do not stir, just swirl the pan.

5. 5

   Carefully arrange the apple quarters in the caramel, rounded side down, packing them tightly as they will shrink.

6. 6

   Cook the apples in the caramel for 10-12 minutes until they start to soften.

7. 7

   Roll out the puff pastry and cut a circle slightly larger than your pan. Place the pastry over the apples, tucking the edges down into the sides of the pan.

8. 8

   Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Place a large plate over the pan and quickly flip it to release the tart.

10. 10

    Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or crème fraîche.