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Apple Tart Tatin (Tart Tatan)

Recipe by ChefSteps

A French‑style upside‑down apple tart with caramel‑infused apples, a flaky puff‑pastry crust and a glossy, buttery caramel sauce. The recipe uses a pectin‑firming poach, a wet caramel that’s deglazed with bourbon, and a two‑stage bake for perfect texture and flavor.

HardFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
13h 51m
Prep
1h 33m
Cook
1h 51m
Cleanup
17h 15m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$8.00
Per serving:$1.33

Critical Success Points

  • Pectin‑firming poach (step 2)
  • Make the wet caramel (step 5)
  • Bake apples in caramel (step 9)
  • Final bake (step 13)
  • Unmold the tart (step 15)

Safety Warnings

  • Caramel reaches >350°F – handle with heat‑proof gloves
  • Boiling water and hot apple liquid can cause severe burns
  • Alcohol vapors are flammable – keep flame away when adding bourbon
  • Use oven mitts when handling hot pans

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