Sweet French Tarte Tatin

Ingredients

• 1 cups flour, sifted
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons cold water

• 5 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 02
   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. 03
   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. 04
   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. 05
   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. 06
   Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the vanilla extract over the apples.
7. 07
   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. 08
   Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
9. 09
   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.