Le Cordon Bleu

Tarte Tatin

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Le Cordon Bleu Dessert Techniques
Le Cordon Bleu Dessert Techniques

By Le Cordon Bleu

Published 1999

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This classic up-turned, caramelized apple tart has been popular since its first appearance at the turn of the 20th Century. Use good quality eating apples for a perfect tarte Tatin.
  1. Melt 50 g unsalted butter in a shallow pan, then add 100 g sugar and 1 tbsp water. Add 1.2 kg peeled, cored and halved Golden Delicious apples and cook until golden underneath. Cool slightly.

  2. Place the apples in a 23 cm flameproof tin. Cover with Pâte Brisée and bake at 220°C for 20 minutes. Nudge the pastry rim to loosen it and invert on to a platter. Serve warm with crème fraîche.