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By Baker's Man
Columbia, SC
on August 21, 2011
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This is a truly a beautiful and elegant dessert. However, it’s not especially decadent or luxurious-tasting. I expected something more flavorful from a somewhat advanced recipe. The cake was light and the lemon zest gave it a very fresh flavor, but it wasn’t at all sweet. The apples cook perfectly with the caramel syrup, but again, not very sweet. If you’re an apple purist, this might be perfect for you. I just like something a little sweeter, a true dessert, after a meal.
By riu.isabelle_10...
Pacific Palisad...
on August 01, 2010
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followed all the directions and used another commentor's baking instructions. i dont have an oven proof skillet so i just transferred the apples and its juices to my baking dish and it worked out just fine! i just came back from paris and really didnt find a tarte tatin that was as good as mine using this recipe!!
By leigh.stoddard_...
Lexington, VA
on July 06, 2010
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In making this recipe, the type of apples you use are important.
if you watch the French Chef episode where Julia makes Tarte Tatin, you will note she tells you to use an apple that will not turn to mush. In this recipe she suggests Golden Delicious apples, which she also suggests on the show, since some of the other varieties she recommends are more obscure.
Last I checked, you could watch the Tarte Tatin episode online at the PBS website.
By icmarcia_12216332
Springfield, 52
on January 27, 2010
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This was quite delicious. The apples have a wonderful flavor after simmering in the butter and sugar. My first attempt turned out pretty good. I have to admit, I was on a tight time schedule and used a pre-made pie crust. Next time I'll try the real thing. My friends at the dinner party were very impressed, and it was all gone at the end of the night.
By lizstevens07_75...
Atlanta, GA
on April 05, 2009
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This is a great recipe, very similar to a tarte tatin that I order at French restaurant I love. Use apples that are very similar in size, and slice them all consistently. The apples were a little mushy; next time I'll reduce their cooking time from 25 to 15 minutes. Also, I believe that baking information was left out of this recipe. I referenced my Julia Child book, and baked the tart for 25 or 30 minutes in a 375-degree oven. Was it assumed that it was to be baked at 350? Surely she didn't mean to "bake" it by covering it and leaving it on the stove? Anyway, it was great after 25 minutes in the oven. The caramel flavor was fantastic, as was the pastry.
By mike_h8989_402837
los angeles, CA
on December 11, 2007
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This is the only recipe that tells you to do what is obvious after you know - baste the apples with the caramel while they are cooking so you get even colouration and well caramelized apples (and will some of you, including some professionals, PLEASE stop calling caramel "carmel". She also is the only one on here who includes the addition of lemon zest - another obvious improvement. I thought of it, why couldn't they.
By ericaseats_5186553
Tarzana, CA
on March 11, 2006
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This was a clear, easy to use recipe. However, I used 6 very large granny smith apples and it was not even enough to pack the apples in tightly let alone more to put on top. The apples became a bit mushy well before the time given in the recipe so I cut it short. Those issues I can live with, no big deal. But when we went to eat it the lemon flavor from the juice and zest was way too dominant. It tasted more like a lemon tart than an apple tart. I will look for a different recipe, or cut the lemon by half next time.
By cspelts_2133484
wrightsville be...
on July 30, 2005
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just the right flavors.. simple and easy.. thank you julia for all that you gave to our pallates!!!! this is very delicious and juicy!!