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A whole apple tarte tatin is baked golden and served on a white plate.

Easy Apple Tarte Tatin with Maple Syrup and Puff Pastry

Golden and buttery Apple Tarte Tatin is the perfect dessert for fall baking! Apples are baked in a rich caramel and baked with puff pastry on top. This classic French upside-down tart is made healthier with the naturally sweetened caramel made with maple syrup. Refined sugar free and vegan-friendly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 6 people
Calories 359 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 firm apples peeled, cored, and quartered
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Dash cinnamon
  • A pinch salt
  • (optional) vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly flour a surface and roll out the puff pastry to slightly larger than your skillet or tart pan. Cut it into a round to fit the skillet. Chill until ready to use.
  • Prepare the apples. In a large bowl, place the apples and drizzle lemon juice over them. Add the cinnamon and toss everything together. Set aside.
  • Prepare the maple caramel. In a 9–10 inch oven-safe skillet, add maple syrup and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Stir while bubbling and cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Add butter and a pinch of salt. Stir until the caramel begins to bubble. Stir to cook for 1 minute and remove from the heat.
  • Arrange the apples. Place apple quarters in the caramel, fitting them snugly in a circular pattern.
  • Add the pastry. Carefully place the puff pastry over the apples, tucking the edges down around the fruit with a fork. Prick the top lightly with a fork to vent.
  • Bake. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crisp on top.
  • Rest and flip. Let the tart rest for 5 minutes to allow the caramel to settle. Once bubbling on the edge stops, run a knife around the edge. Place a plate on the skillet and carefully flip to place the tart on the plate. Serve warm as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Please note that the nutritional information provided is just an estimate, and accuracy is not guaranteed. Vanilla ice cream is not included in the calculation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 111mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 4gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 183IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple, apple tarte tatin, easy dessert, fall apple recipes, puff pastry
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