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Upside-down apple tart

Upside-down apple tart is originally a French recipe called tarte tatin that came from the Tatin sisters in Sologne, France. The two women apparently created this dessert by mistake in their small hotel restaurant in the 1800s. Thanks to its caramel coating, it has a soft, molten texture that brings a certain sweetness and softness to the apples. 

You can make the caramel beforehand to be sure not to burn it or prepare it directly in the tart pan. For the second option, place 3 1/2 tablespoons of butter into your tart pan, sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar, add 8 peeled and quartered apples, top with another 1/4 cup sugar, in addition to another 3 1/2 tablespoons of butter cut into cubes.

Top the apples with your crust, and bake for 35 minutes at 350° F. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream—pure yum!


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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
  • 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
  • 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup / 150g of flour
  • 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
  • Salted caramel
  • Melted dark chocolate

METHOD:

  1. In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.

  2. Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.

  3. Chill for 30 minutes.

  4. Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.

  5. Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.

  6. Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.

  7. Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.

  8. Remove from oven and let cool.

  9. Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.

  10. Enjoy!