A tarte Tatin is always an impressive dessert to serve, and this one is mighty easy.
Christopher Testani
Dont let the beauty of a tarte Tatin intimidate you.
Its easier to make than it looks, especially when you rely on store-bought puff pastry.
Photo:Christopher Testani
In this recipe thats perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday, you’ll infuse caramel with fresh ginger.
Then drape thawed puff pastry on top and let it turn flaky and golden in the oven.
Flip the entire thing over for the big reveal table-side, and expect oohs and ahs.
Peel, quarter, and core apples.
Combinesugar and 1/3 cup water in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium.
Bring to a simmer and cook, undisturbed, until caramel is light amber, 6 to 10 minutes.
(Reduce heat to avoid browning too fast.)
Stir in butter and salt until melted.
Rollout puff pastry on a lightly floured work surface until just large enough to cover skillet with some overhang.
Carefully drape pastry over apples in skillet.
Use a spatula or your fingers to tuck pastry around apples along edges.
Bake,rotating halfway through, until pastry is golden, 35 to 40 minutes.
Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Serve warm or at room temperature with ice cream.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
