This tarte Tatin is impressive enough for company, but it’s easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
What Is Tarte Tatin?
A tarte Tatin is a pastry in which fruit slices (usually apples) are caramelized in butter and sugar before baking. It originated in France — apparently by mistake — at the Hôtel Tatin in the 1880s.
Apple Tarte Tatin Ingredients
You’ll need just five ingredients to make this classic apple tarte Tatin recipe:
- Butter: Start by coating your oven-proof skillet with butter.
- Sugar: Sprinkle white sugar over the butter.
- Apples: Granny Smith apples are perfect for this tarte Tatin because they are firm and tart.
- Flour: You’ll need all-purpose flour for rolling out the pie crust.
- Pie crust: Use a store-bought or homemade pie crust.
How to Make Apple Tarte Tatin
You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this homemade tarte Tatin:
- Coat and skillet with butter and sprinkle sugar over the butter.
- Place the apple slices on top of the sugar in a circular pattern.
- Cook until the sugar dissolves and the apples soften.
- Roll out the pie dough and crimp the edges.
- Place the crust on top of the apples and tuck in the edges.
- Bake until the crust is golden brown and invert the tarte onto a plate.
How to Store Apple Tarte Tatin
Store the cooled apple tarte Tatin in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the oven.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“Recipe was so much simpler than others I had read, but just as tasty,” says Tinaa. “I used a pre-made puff pastry for my dough.”
“This turned out really well and was a hit at my Thanksgiving happy hour,” according to SRH. “I used Gala and Granny Smith apples.”
“Another masterpiece from Chef John!” raves another Allrecipes community member. “This came right out of the pan just as shown in the video, and is absolutely to die for.”
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons butter
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¾ cup white sugar
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3 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and quartered
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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Coat a 10-inch oven-proof skillet with butter. Sprinkle sugar evenly over the top of the butter.
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Place apple quarters, rounded sides down, on top of the butter and sugar in a circular pattern.
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Place skillet over medium-high heat and cook until butter melts and sugar dissolves and begins to caramelize. Continue to cook until apples soften and caramel begins to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Sprinkle work surface with flour and roll pie dough into an 11-inch circle. Pinch edge to create a ruffle around crust.
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Place crust on top of apples and tuck in edges around apples.
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Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Place a plate over the top of the pan and carefully invert to release tarte from the pan. Scrape any remaining apples stuck to the pan back on top of crust.
Chef John's Tarte Tatin. Tinaaa
Chef's Note
While I recommend Granny Smiths for their tart flavor and firmness, you can't go wrong with a firm, sweet-tart variety such as Honeycrisp.
Get my recipe for Easy Homemade Pie Crust.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
351 | Calories |
16g | Fat |
53g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 351 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 16g | 20% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 31% |
Cholesterol 15mg | 5% |
Sodium 198mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate 53g | 19% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 36g | |
Protein 2g | 5% |
Vitamin C 5mg | 6% |
Calcium 10mg | 1% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 139mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.