Tarte Tatin recipe without oven
A Tarte Tatin is a French dessert, traditionally made with apples and puff or shortcrust pastry. The apples are caramelized in sugar and butter, covered with the pastry, and baked in the oven. Subsequently, the tart is inverted from the mold, placing the apples on top and the caramel distributed over them. The Tarte Tatin can be served warm or cold and is often accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. There are also variations with other fruits such as pears or peaches, or even savory versions with vegetables.
What is the origin of the name Tarte Tatin?
The name Tarte Tatin comes from the Tatin sisters, Caroline and Stéphanie, who operated an inn called "Hotel Tatin" in the 19th century in the French region of Sologne. The story goes that one day, one of the sisters forgot to place the dough into the pan for their apple pie before it went into the oven. To rectify this, she placed the dough on top of the apples and inverted the cake after baking, so that the apples were on top and the dough beneath. Guests were so delighted by this unusual creation that the sisters decided to feature it on the menu, and the Tarte Tatin was born.
The cast iron pan as a tarte tatin baking dish - without oven
A Tarte Tatin can be prepared very well in a cast-iron skillet. In fact, the use of a cast-iron skillet is recommended by many chefs as it evenly distributes heat and forms a crispy crust. Additionally, no oven is needed; it can be baked on the stovetop with the cast-iron skillet. This is also known as "Stovetop Tarte Tatin" and is a practical method, especially when an oven is not available.
Recipe for the French classic tarte tatin
100 g
(cake) flour
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50 g
soft butter
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a pinch
of salt
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400 ml
cold water
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9 pieces
apples (the taste of the tart may vary depending on the type of apple)
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200 g
crystallized sugar
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60 g
butter
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