Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ⅝ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter
- 1 ¼ tablespoons vegetable shortening, like Crisco
- 2 ½ tablespoons cold water
- 10 tart apples
- 1 cup sugar
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)
382 calories; 11 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 71 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 49 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 22 milligrams cholesterol; 186 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
8 servings
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In the bowl of a food processor, mix the flour, sugar and salt for a second or two. Add the butter and shortening. Process for a few seconds, until the mixture looks grainy.
- Put mixture into a bowl. Add water, mixing with a fork until a ball forms. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, core and quarter the apples, leaving the skins on.
- On a floured board, roll out the dough in a circle about 10 inches in diameter. It doesn’t have to be smooth and perfect.
- Melt the sugar over high heat in a 10-inch pan that can withstand heat when placed on the stove or in the oven. Stir frequently with a wooden spoon. If the sugar seems as if it might burn, add a teaspoon of water. After the sugar melts, it will caramelize, turning a rich brown color. At that point, remove pan from stove and pour in the apples. Cover the top with the dough, folding down the edges to cover the apples.
- Bake the tarte Tatin for 40 or 45 minutes, until the crust is done.
- As soon as it is done, take the pan out of the oven, put a large plate over the top of the pan and flip the pan upside down so the tart lands on the plate, apples up and crust down.
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