Description
A warm, gooey dessert that combines caramelized apples with flaky pastry, evoking nostalgia and family traditions.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups mixed apples (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice apples into wedges; toss with lemon juice.
- In a cast-iron skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add sugars, stirring until smooth and amber.
- Arrange apple slices in the caramel; cook for about 10 minutes, flipping occasionally.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg, and stir gently.
- Cover apples with puff pastry, tucking edges into the skillet.
- Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before inverting onto a plate.
- Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Be patient with the caramelization process for the best flavor. Use a cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: caramel, apple, dessert, tarte tatin, fall recipes