Sweet French Tarte Tatin

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt for the pastry. Add the cold cubed butter and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3 Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. 4 In a heavy, oven-safe skillet, melt the butter for the filling over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and cook until it turns a light amber color.
5. 5 Arrange the apple quarters in the skillet, cut side up, in a circular pattern. Cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the apples to soften and absorb the caramel.
6. 6 Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the vanilla extract over the apples.
7. 7 Roll out the chilled pastry dough into a circle slightly larger than the skillet. Drape the dough over the apples, tucking the edges down inside the skillet.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
9. 9 Allow the tart to cool in the skillet for 5 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving plate.
10. 10 Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of crème fraîche.