Apple Tarte Tatin – 45-Minute Recipe
A luscious apple tarte tatin infused with cinnamon basil and star anise, creating a warm, aromatic caramel that pairs perfectly with a silky cognac cream. This autumn favorite is quick to assemble and delivers a satisfying blend of sweet, spicy, and herbal notes.
Recipe by Karl Mattias Bengtsson· Structured by ReelsMeals
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45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 unit egg yolk
- 1 cup cognac cream
Caramel
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- a squeeze lemon
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch star anise
- 2 tbsp cinnamon basil
- Swedish apples
Instructions
- 1Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter, sugar, and lemon squeeze, letting them melt together slowly.
- 2Add cinnamon, star anise, and chopped cinnamon basil, stirring to combine and create a fragrant caramel.
- 3Place cored Swedish apple rings into the simmering caramel mixture with the whole star anise and herbs.
- 4Cover the mixture with a small lid (cartouche) and let it bubble gently for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 5Remove the skillet from heat and carefully lay the puff pastry over the caramel‑apple mixture, pressing gently to seal the edges.
- 6Brush the pastry with beaten egg yolk to give it a golden finish.
- 7Bake in a preheated oven at 392°F (400°F) for 20‑25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
- 8Let the tart rest for 30 minutes before flipping it onto a serving plate to reveal the caramelized apple layer.
- 9Slice the baked tart on a wooden board.
- 10Serve warm with a drizzle of cognac cream for an indulgent autumn treat.
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Melt caramel base slowly
Heat butter, sugar, and lemon together before adding spices.
Seal pastry edges gently
Press the puff pastry gently around the caramel‑apple mixture to seal the edges before baking.
Rest before flipping
Let the tart rest for 30 minutes after baking to allow the caramel to set before turning it over.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Apple Tarte Tatin with Cinnamon Basil?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Apple Tarte Tatin with Cinnamon Basil recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Apple Tarte Tatin with Cinnamon Basil recipe come from?
- It was shared by Karl Mattias Bengtsson on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.