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Apple Tarte Tatin

Apple Tarte Tatin
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A sweet, fruity apple Tarte tatin is a classic fall dessert that isn’t too cliche. It is sure to impress anyone you make it for with its tangy sweetness. Share it with friends or just enjoy it by yourself!

Recipe
PRE TIME: 3 hr 5 min
COOKING TIME: 20 min
TOTAL TIME: 3 hr 25 min
4 SERVING
Ingredients:
  • Dough
  • cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 cup Warm Water
  • Butter Layer
  • oz. Unsalted Butter
  • 3 tbsp. All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 tsp. Salt
  • *2 tbsp. All-Purpose Flour
  • Topping
  • 4 tbsp. Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 large Lemon, Juiced
  • 3 large Apple
Directions:
Step 1
Step 1
1
【Dough】Combine flour, salt, and water in a mixer fitted with the paddle or in a bowl.
【Dough】Step 2
【Dough】Step 2
2
Mix together, then knead 5-8 minutes until dough is smooth.
【Dough】Step 3
【Dough】Step 3
3
Remove the dough from the mixer and wrap. Rest and chill dough 30 minutes to overnight.
Step 1
Step 1
4
【Butter Layer】Mix butter and flour together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle or in a bowl with a wooden smooth. Mix until smooth, but don’t aerate.
【Butter Layer】Step 2
【Butter Layer】Step 2
5
Using plastic wrap or parchment paper, shape butter mixture into a 6” x 6” square.
【Butter Layer】Step 3
【Butter Layer】Step 3
6
If the butter isn’t soft, do the first turn: roll dough to 6” x 16”, then fold in thirds like a letter. Repeat for a second turn, then chill in the fridge 30 minutes. Repeat twice, for a total of 6 turns, resting in the fridge between every two turns.
【Butter Layer】Step 4
【Butter Layer】Step 4
7
After 30 minutes’ rest following the sixth turn, roll dough to ¼” thickness.
Step 1
Step 1
8
【Topping】Bring caramel ingredients to a boil in a saucepan, then pour into 10” skillet or cake pan lined with parchment paper.
【Topping】Step 2
【Topping】Step 2
9
Core and peel apples, then cut into eight pieces. Arrange in a concentric circle in the pan.
【Topping】Step 3
【Topping】Step 3
10
When ready to bake, cut puff pastry into a round and place on top of apples (puff pastry should be just out of the fridge when you bake it.)
【Topping】Step 4
【Topping】Step 4
11
Bake in a 200°C / 400°F oven 10 minutes, then lower oven to 190°C / 375°F and bake until pastry is golden brown, about 20 minutes more.
【Topping】Step 5
【Topping】Step 5
12
Cool 15 minutes, then flip onto plate, wait another 5 minutes to cool slightly, then slice and serve with vanilla ice cream.
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