Description
A delightful dessert featuring caramelized apples nestled in a flaky pastry crust, reminiscent of cherished family traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 firm apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Ground cinnamon (to taste)
- Ground nutmeg (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Store-bought puff pastry
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
- Melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter in the skillet over medium heat, then add 1 cup of granulated sugar and stir until bubbling and golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Peel, core, and slice 6 apples, then toss them with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
- Arrange the apple slices in a spiral pattern in the caramel.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon and nutmeg over the apples and drizzle with vanilla extract.
- Roll out the puff pastry, cut it to fit the skillet, and place it over the apples.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before inverting onto a platter and serving warm.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of crème fraîche for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: caramel, apples, dessert, Tarte Tatin, family recipe, Fall flavors