{"id":"tarte_tatin_bdbc8f29ea","slug":"tarte-tatin","title":"Tarte Tatin","description":"A legendary French upside-down tart featuring tender, caramelized apples atop a crisp, buttery puff pastry crust.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":40,"totalMinutes":60,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"6 large firm apples (Granny Smith or Braeburn)","name":"Apples","quantity":6,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":6,"usUnit":"piece","form":"peeled, cored, and halved","notes":"Granny Smith or Braeburn","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"100g unsalted butter","name":"Butter","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"cubed","notes":"unsalted","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"150g granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"320g puff pastry sheet","name":"Puff Pastry","quantity":320,"unit":"g","usQuantity":11.3,"usUnit":"oz","form":"chilled sheet","notes":"all-butter variety preferred","group":"Pastry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"A pinch of salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Filling","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Peel, core, and halve the apples.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a 23cm ovenproof skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle the sugar and a pinch of salt evenly over the melted butter.","group":"Cooking","title":"In a 23cm ovenproof skillet, melt the butter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Cook for 5-8 minutes until the mixture turns a deep amber caramel. Arrange the apple halves in the skillet, rounded side down, packing them tightly as they will shrink.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cook for 5-8 minutes","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cook the apples in the caramel for 10-15 minutes on medium heat until they begin to soften and release their juices. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cook the apples in the caramel","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Roll out the puff pastry and cut a circle slightly larger than the skillet. Place the pastry over the apples, tucking the edges down into the skillet.","group":"Assembly","title":"Roll out the puff pastry","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Bake in the preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake in the preheated oven","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Place a large serving plate over the skillet. Using oven mitts, carefully and quickly flip the skillet and plate together. Lift the skillet to reveal the tart. Serve warm.","group":"Serving","title":"Place a large serving plate","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Firm apples like Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Cox's Orange Pippin are best because they hold their shape during the caramelization process. Be extremely careful when flipping the tart as the caramel is very hot.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["French"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake","saute"],"equipment":["23cm ovenproof skillet","peeler","rolling pin","serving plate"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["milk","gluten","wheat"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"tart","note":"approx. 23cm diameter"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Apples can be prepared in the caramel ahead of time and kept at room temperature for up to 4 hours before adding the pastry and baking."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Best eaten fresh as the pastry will soften.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a 180°C (356°F) oven for 10 minutes to crisp the pastry."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ftarte_tatin_bdbc8f29ea%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=6f96e489-70d0-42ed-8784-34d0356171ce","imageAlt":"Tarte Tatin — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["french","caramel","apple","pastry","upside down cake","classic"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Tarte Tatin","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T04:05:41.850Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T04:05:41.850Z","related":[{"id":"sumo_de_cereja_com_limao_b284846cba","slug":"cherry-lemon-juice","title":"Cherry Lemon Juice","description":"A refreshing and vibrant Western European beverage blending the sweetness of ripe cherries with the zing of fresh lemon.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Portuguese"]},"course":["dessert","drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsumo_de_cereja_com_limao_b284846cba%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ac0d265a-e1f1-4435-bb98-a8ca3a53f992","imageAlt":"Cherry Lemon Juice — recipe cover","tags":["cherry","lemon","juice","refreshing","beverage","summer","easy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"scone_18b5c7aa9a","slug":"classic-british-scones","title":"Classic British Scones","description":"A traditional Western European snack that is light, fluffy, and slightly crumbly. 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