Shortcut Tarte Tatin

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  • Level: Intermediate
  • Total: 1 hr
  • Active: 15 min
  • Yield: 6 servings

Directions

  1. Trim 1 puff pastry sheet into an 8-inch round. Cook 3/4 cup sugar in an 8-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat, shaking often, until caramelized, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add 6 tablespoons cubed butter; arrange 5 or 6 quartered and cored peeled green apples, round-side down, in the skillet to cover, then top with the puff pastry round. Bake at 400 degrees F until the pastry is golden, about 35 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in the skillet, then invert onto a plate.

Cook’s Note

Thaw frozen puff pastry overnight in the fridge or for 30 minutes at room temperature. Don't defrost it in the microwave! To give puff pastry a shine, brush with beaten egg before baking.