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Hairy Bikers Easy Tarte Tatin Recipe

Hairy Bikers Easy Tarte Tatin Recipe

Craving a sweet treat? This Hairy Bikers Easy Tarte Tatin Recipe is simple and yummy. Golden apples, caramel and flaky pastry – pure magic upside-down. It's my quick take on the classic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 6
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, quartered
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 sheet puff pastry store-bought, thawed or homemade: 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup cold butter, 1/3 cup cold water, pinch salt
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

Prepare the Apples

  • Peel, core, and quarter the apples. Toss them in a bowl with a splash of lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside. This keeps them fresh and pretty. Takes just 5 minutes.

Make the Caramel

  • Heat sugar in the skillet over medium heat. Stir until it melts into golden caramel – about 5 minutes. Do not burn it! Add butter, vanilla, and salt. Swirl to mix smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat.

Arrange Apples in Pan

  • Place apple quarters cut-side up in the hot caramel. Pack tightly in a circle pattern. They should fill the pan snugly. Cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Apples soften and soak up caramel goodness.

Prep and Add Pastry

  • Roll out puff pastry to fit pan with 1-inch overhang. Cut a small vent hole in center. Lay gently over apples. Tuck edges down sides with a spoon. Brush top with beaten egg for shine.

Bake the Tarte

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until pastry is golden and puffed. Check at 20 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Caramel sets nicely.

Invert and Serve

  • Run a knife around edges. Place serving plate over pan. Flip quickly but carefully. Lift pan off. Adjust any stuck apples. Dust with powdered sugar. Slice warm.

Notes

  • Use a heavy skillet for even caramel heat.
  • Watch sugar closely – burns fast in this Hairy Bikers Easy Tarte Tatin Recipe.
  • Chill pastry 30 mins before rolling for flakiness.
  • Pear variation: Swap apples for ripe pears.
  • Add cinnamon or cardamom to caramel for spice.
  • Make mini tarts in muffin tins for parties.
  • Gluten-free: Use GF puff pastry sheets.
  • Vegan: Use plant butter and pastry.
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