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A glossy French tarte Tatin with caramelized apples, flaky pastry, and crème fraîche.

Classic French Tarte Tatin

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An upside-down French apple tart with glossy caramel, tender fruit, and crisp buttery pastry.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Tart
  • 6 medium firm apples peeled, cored, and halved
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt
To Serve
  • 1 cup crème fraîche

Equipment

  • 10-inch ovenproof skillet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Peeler
  • Sharp knife
  • Large plate

Method
 

Build the Caramel:
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Melt the butter in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sprinkle in the sugar and salt. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture becomes golden and glossy. Stir in the lemon juice.
Arrange and Bake:
  1. Arrange the apple halves tightly in the skillet, rounded side down. Cook for 8 minutes until they begin to soften.
  2. Roll the pastry slightly larger than the skillet. Lay it over the apples and tuck the edges down. Cut a few vents in the pastry.
  3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the pastry is deeply golden and puffed.
Invert:
  1. Rest the skillet for 5 minutes. Place a large plate over the skillet and carefully invert the tart in one confident motion.
  2. Serve warm with crème fraîche.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 230mgFiber: 4gSugar: 31g

Notes

  • If the caramel looks pale before the apples go in, it will deepen in the oven; avoid cooking it until dark brown on the stovetop.
  • Work carefully when inverting because hot caramel can spill from the edges.