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Mary Berry Tarte Tatin

Mary Berry Tarte Tatin

  • Author: Ekani Ella
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Description

Mary Berry’s version of Tarte Tatin is a delightful, rustic dessert that starts with cooking apples in a rich caramel sauce, then covering them with puff pastry before baking. This French-inspired tart is baked upside down, allowing the apples to caramelize in the sugar and butter as the pastry becomes light and golden. Once baked, it’s flipped to reveal beautifully glazed apples on top. It’s a dessert that’s equal parts impressive and indulgent, perfect for a dinner party or family gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large firm apples (such as Granny Smith or Braeburn) – peeled, cored, and halved.
  • 100g (3.5 oz) caster sugar – for the caramel.
  • 50g (1.7 oz) unsalted butter – to create a rich caramel sauce.
  • 1 sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry – to cover the apples.
  • Vanilla ice cream or crème fraîche – optional, for serving.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 190°C (375°F) to ensure it’s ready for baking the tart.
  2. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and halve the apples. Set them aside while you prepare the caramel.
  3. Make the caramel: In an ovenproof frying pan, melt the sugar over medium heat. Allow it to dissolve without stirring until it turns a golden brown caramel. Add the butter and swirl it around to combine with the caramel.
  4. Arrange the apples: Place the apple halves in the caramel, cut side up, packing them tightly together. Let them cook for about 10 minutes until they start to soften.
  5. Prepare the pastry: Roll out the puff pastry and cut it slightly larger than the frying pan. Gently place the pastry over the apples, tucking in the edges around the sides of the pan.
  6. Bake the tart: Transfer the frying pan to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden and puffed.
  7. Flip the tart: Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Place a serving plate over the pan and carefully flip it to reveal the caramelized apples on top.
  8. Serve: Slice and serve warm, paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of crème fraîche for extra indulgence.

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Find it online: https://britishbakingrecipes.co.uk/mary-berry-tarte-tatin/