Ingredients for Easy Tarte Tatin Cook's Illustrated
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6-8 medium Granny Smith apples
- Heavy cream (for making whipped cream, optional)
- Grand Marnier
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving, optional)
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How to Make Easy Tarte Tatin Cook's Illustrated
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and thinly slice 6-8 medium apples (Granny Smith or Golden Delicious) or pears.
- In a 10-inch oven-safe skillet, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is melted and turns a light amber color.
- Arrange the apple or pear slices in a circular pattern in the skillet, overlapping slightly.
- If using apples, sprinkle 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg over the fruit.
- Thaw puff pastry overnight in the refrigerator or on the counter for 30-60 minutes until pliable. If seams crack, gently rejoin them using a rolling pin.
- Unfold the puff pastry over the fruit and tuck the edges down into the skillet.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the fruit is tender.
- Let cool for at least 15 minutes before inverting the tarte tatin onto a serving plate.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
164g
Fat
79g
Carbs
21g
