Hairy Bikers Apple Tarte Tatin is made with all-butter puff pastry, dessert apples, golden caster sugar, and unsalted butter. This easy apple Tarte Tatin recipe creates a tasty dessert that takes about 1 hour and 35 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6 people.
Hairy Bikers Apple Tarte Tatin Ingredients
- 300g all-butter puff pastry
- Plain flour, for dusting
- 6 dessert apples (about 900g), such as Braeburn, Cox’s Orange Pippin
- 100g golden caster sugar
- 85g unsalted butter (60g chilled and diced, 25g melted)
- Crème fraîche (full-fat) or high-quality vanilla ice cream, to serve
How To Make Hairy Bikers Apple Tarte Tatin
- Roll and Chill: Roll the pastry to a 3mm-thick round on a lightly floured surface and cut a 24cm circle, using a plate as a guide. Lightly prick all over with a fork, place on a baking sheet, then cover and freeze while preparing the apples.
- Cook The Carmale: Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Peel, quarter, and core the apples. Put the sugar in a flameproof 20cm ceramic tatin dish or a 20cm ovenproof heavy-based frying pan and place over medium-high heat. Cook the sugar for 5-7 minutes until it turns a deep amber color. Turn off the heat and stir in the 60g diced chilled butter until fully incorporated.
- Assemble The Tarte: To assemble the tarte tatin, arrange the apple quarters tightly in a circle around the edge of the dish, rounded side down, then fill in the middle similarly. Gently press with your hands to ensure there are no gaps. Brush the fruit with the melted butter.
- Bake the Tarte: Bake the apples alone for 30 mins. Remove from the oven and place the disc of frozen puff pastry on top – it will quickly defrost. Tuck the edges down inside of the dish and prick a few holes in the pastry with a knife to allow steam to escape. Continue baking for a further 40-45 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool just enough to handle for about 1 hour before running a knife around the edge of the dish and inverting it onto a large serving plate that is deep enough to contain the juices. Serve warm with crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream.
Recipe Tips
- Keep the Pastry Cold: After rolling out your pastry, make sure to freeze it. This helps it stay firm and get crispy when you bake it.
- Watch the Caramel: Keep an eye on your sugar as it turns into caramel. Look for a rich golden brown but stop before it starts to smoke to keep it from tasting bitter.
- Pack the Apples Tight: Put the apple pieces close together with no spaces. This keeps your tart nice and tight when you turn it over.
- Push the Pastry Down: When you cover the apples with the pastry, push the edges down inside the pan. This seals everything in for a smooth finish.
- Let it Cool: Wait for about an hour after baking before you try to flip the tart out of the pan. This helps everything set and makes it easier to handle.
What To Serve With Apple Tarte Tatin
Serve this apple Tarte Tatin warm with crème fraîche, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or powdered sugar. You can also serve it with mascarpone cheese, caramel sauce, fresh berries, or sliced figs.
How To Store Apple Tarte Tatin
- Refrigerate: Store the Tarte Tatin in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: You can freeze the Tarte Tatin for up to 1 month. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
How To Reheat Apple Tarte Tatin
- In The Oven: Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Place the Tarte Tatin on an oven-safe dish and heat for about 10-15 minutes or until it’s warmed through.
- In The Microwave: Place a slice of the Tarte Tatin on a microwave-safe plate. Heat it on high for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, checking after 30 seconds to prevent overheating.
Hairy Bikers Apple Tarte Tatin Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 444 kcal
- Fat: 24g
- Saturates: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Sugars: 34g
- Fibre: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Salt: 0.4g
Try More Hairy Bikers Recipes:
- Hairy Bikers Lemon Drizzle Cake
- Hairy Bikers Rhubarb Crumble
- Hairy Bikers Parkin
- Hairy Bikers Tiramisu
Hairy Bikers Apple Tarte Tatin
Description
Hairy Bikers Apple Tarte Tatin is made with all-butter puff pastry, dessert apples, golden caster sugar, and unsalted butter. This easy apple Tarte Tatin recipe creates a tasty dessert that takes about 1 hour and 35 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6 people.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Roll and Chill: Roll the pastry to a 3mm-thick round on a lightly floured surface and cut a 24cm circle, using a plate as a guide. Lightly prick all over with a fork, place on a baking sheet, then cover and freeze while preparing the apples.
- Cook The Carmale: Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Peel, quarter, and core the apples. Put the sugar in a flameproof 20cm ceramic tatin dish or a 20cm ovenproof heavy-based frying pan and place over medium-high heat. Cook the sugar for 5-7 minutes until it turns a deep amber color. Turn off the heat and stir in the 60g diced chilled butter until fully incorporated.
- Assemble The Tarte: To assemble the tarte tatin, arrange the apple quarters tightly in a circle around the edge of the dish, rounded side down, then fill in the middle similarly. Gently press with your hands to ensure there are no gaps. Brush the fruit with the melted butter.
- Bake the Tarte: Bake the apples alone for 30 mins. Remove from the oven and place the disc of frozen puff pastry on top – it will quickly defrost. Tuck the edges down inside of the dish and prick a few holes in the pastry with a knife to allow steam to escape. Continue baking for a further 40-45 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool just enough to handle for about 1 hour before running a knife around the edge of the dish and inverting it onto a large serving plate that is deep enough to contain the juices. Serve warm with crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Keep the Pastry Cold: After rolling out your pastry, make sure to freeze it. This helps it stay firm and get crispy when you bake it.
- Watch the Caramel: Keep an eye on your sugar as it turns into caramel. Look for a rich golden brown but stop before it starts to smoke to keep it from tasting bitter.
- Pack the Apples Tight: Put the apple pieces close together with no spaces. This keeps your tart nice and tight when you turn it over.
- Push the Pastry Down: When you cover the apples with the pastry, push the edges down inside the pan. This seals everything in for a smooth finish.
- Let it Cool: Wait for about an hour after baking before you try to flip the tart out of the pan. This helps everything set and makes it easier to handle.