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Tarte Tatin

A beloved desserts with a place at the heart of France’s table.

Total time
1 hr 10 min
Difficulty
Medium
Serves
4

The story behind this dish

Made for sharing.

Caramelised apples turned upside down into one of France’s most comforting tarts.

Ingredients

What you need

  • Firm eating apples
  • Butter and sugar
  • All-butter puff pastry

Method

Make it step by step

  1. Cook the apples in butter and sugar until a deep amber caramel forms.
  2. Cover the pan with pastry, tuck in the edges, and bake until golden.
  3. Rest for a few minutes, then invert confidently onto a plate.