Apple Tarte Tatin Recipe

Simple and versatile—just the way we like it! Add a touch of elegance to your next gathering with this Tarte Tatin recipe from the minds of our creative chefs at The Dining Room at The Inn on Biltmore Estate®.

Wine Pairing Suggestion: Pair with a glass of Biltmore Estate® Riesling, or for festive occasions, a Biltmore Estate® Brut Sparkling.

Celebrate fall harvest season and holiday gatherings with this classic French-style apple tarte.

Apple Tarte Tatin Recipe

Total time: roughly 2 hours

Serving Size: 6-8 people

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons butter
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 12-14 green apples, peeled
  
• 2 tablespoons additional butter, softened
  
• 1 sheet Puff Pastry (store-bought)
  
• 1 egg, beaten with a touch of water
  
  

Optional Toppings:

• Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving
  
• Thinly sliced ripe figs arranged in the center when serving
  
• Cranberry sauce or relish
  
• Jam
  
  

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  
• Blend the 4 tablespoons of butter and ½ cup of sugar in a 9-inch oven-safe skillet and
  cook over medium heat until thick, syrupy, and golden brown.
  
• Slice the peeled apples in thin wedges and arrange them on top of the butter-sugar
  mixture in layers. Dot each layer with softened butter and sprinkle with a little bit
  of sugar. Build the apple slices up in the center to come above the rim of the pan.
  
• Roll out the puff pastry to 1/8 inch thick, and cover the pan with the pastry. Brush the
  pastry with the egg.
  
• Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375 degrees and continue baking
  until the apples are soft and the pastry is golden brown.
  
• Let tarte cool slightly about 10 minutes and then carefully invert it onto a serving
  plate. The apples should have caramelized with the sugar-butter mixture, making
  a delicate brown top for the tarte. Serve warm with optional toppings.
  
  

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This recipe was originally shared with Biltmore’s Annual Passholders in the Fall/Holiday 2024 issue of Ambassador, our exclusive Passholder magazine. Join our Passholder family to get insider access and exclusive benefits—like unlimited daytime visits for a full year!