Mini apple and almond tatins
- Vegetarian
- Energy Kcal 583
- Carbohydrates g 69.4
- of which sugars g 43.5
- Protein g 4.8
- Fats g 31.8
- of which saturated fat g 11.93
- Fiber g 5.3
- Cholesterol mg 21
- Sodium mg 269
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 45 min
- Makes: 4 pieces
PRESENTATION
Looking for a dessert that feels special but isn't too fancy? This mini apple tarte tatin is just the thing. Inspired by the classic French tarte tatin, each serving is its own little masterpiece. Really, everyone gets their own upside-down tart, with tender apples and a hint of caramel that's just sweet enough. The crunchy toasted almonds? Super tasty.
This almond tarte tatin adds a simple twist, giving the fruit a nice, moist flavor boost. Honestly, the nutty almonds pair perfectly with the apples, creating a dessert that looks golden and shiny when flipped before serving. And it’s a fancy-looking treat that's actually easy to make. Perfect for dinner parties, holidays, or just when you want to impress.
In some parts of France, people make mini versions of this dessert with various fruits, but apples—yeah, apples are the choice. And look, the addition of almonds makes it even more interesting. The individual apple tart style means everyone enjoys their own serving, adding a fun and fancy touch.
Puff pastry keeps it light and crispy, soaking up all that caramel to make the bottom sticky and golden. This French apple dessert seems like it took all day to make, but it's actually quick and requires just a few ingredients. Thing is, people love the crunch and flavor that almonds bring, and the aroma of apples cooking in caramel? Really really good.
This puff pastry apple tart stands out for both its looks and the amazing mix of textures—moist fruit, crispy pastry, and the perfect nutty finish. Whether it is a special occasion or just a regular day, this caramelized apple tart will surely delight everyone at the table. It's a dessert that combines elegance with ease, making it an ideal choice whenever you want something a bit unique and memorable. For real.
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INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for 4 mini tatin (diameter of 4 inches)
- Fuji Apples 1.3 lbs (600 g) - (about 2 large)
- Puff pastry 8.1 oz (230 g) - (1 roll)
- Almond slices ⅓ cup (30 g)
How to prepare Mini apple and almond tatins
To make the mini apple and almond tatins, first prepare the butter caramel: pour the sugar into a thick-bottomed stainless steel or copper saucepan 1 and let it melt over medium heat without stirring, just gently shaking the pan occasionally 2. After about 5 minutes, you will have a golden caramel, then remove the pan from the heat and add the room temperature butter 3.
Stir with a wooden spoon 4 to mix everything well 5, then immediately pour the butter caramel into 4 molds with a diameter of 4 inches 6.
Rotate the molds to distribute the caramel evenly across the base 7 and set them aside for now. Now take a non-stick pan, add the sliced almonds 8, and briefly toast them over high heat, being careful not to burn them: the almonds should just get some color 9.
Wash and dry the apples, cut them in half 10, and then into quarters. Remove the core 11 and slice each quarter into slices about 1/8 inch thick 12.
At this point, you can move on to assembling the mini tatins. Take the molds and cover the caramel base with a first layer of apple slices 13, then add some toasted almonds 14, and continue alternating layers of apples and almonds until the ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of apples 15: with these quantities, you will get 4 layers for each mold.
Take the roll of puff pastry and with a pastry cutter slightly larger than the mold for the mini tatins (we used one with a diameter of 4.3 inches) cut out 4 discs 16. Place the puff pastry discs in the molds over the apple layer 17, folding the edges inward 18
and prick the surface with the tip of a knife 19. Place the molds on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for about 35 minutes, until the pastry is nicely golden 20. After baking, remove the molds from the oven and let them cool for about 15 minutes, then tilt them slightly to drain any excess liquid, being careful not to burn yourself. Unmold the mini apple and almond tatins and serve to your guests, perhaps accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream 21!