Sara's Cooking Class: Tarte Tatin

About Sara's Cooking Class: Tarte Tatin Game

Get ready to flip for a yummy French dessert in Sara's Cooking Class: Tarte Tatin! Sara has a simple but super tasty recipe for this upside-down cake, a delish mix of gooey caramel, sweet apples, and flaky pastry! It's perfect as an afternoon snack or a delightful dessert for guests.

Ever wondered how a cake bakes upside-down? You'll partner with Sara to master baking this unique treat! Guide each step, from making the dough and caramel to artfully arranging the apples and performing the famous flip. Your kitchen efforts will create a stunning dessert!

How to Play

Your task in Sara's kitchen is simple! Point your cursor or touch the screen to perform actions. Simply click on tools or tap on ingredients to guide Sara's cooking journey, step by step!

Ingredients:

Pastry Dough:
- 1/2 cup of butter at room temperature
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 4-6 tablespoons (Tbsp) of cold water
- A pinch of salt

Caramel Apple Filling:
- 1 cup of unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 2 tablespoons (Tbsp) of water
- 10 apples

Preparing Apples & Pastry Dough:

1. Peel, core, and quarter the apples.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, butter, and beaten egg. Add a dash of water and mix well. Repeat adding water until a firm but rough dough forms.

3. oll the dough flat into a circular shape. Place the dough disc on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Making Caramel Apple Filling:

4. In a saucepan, mix 1 cup of unsalted butter, 3/4 cup of sugar, and 2 Tbsp of water. Cook over medium heat, caramelizing the sugar until it turns golden brown. Immediately remove from heat.

5. Pour the caramelized sugar into the saucepan (if it's a separate pan for the tart). Arrange the apple quarters in circles on top of the caramel, placing them rounded side down. Fill any gaps with extra apple pieces so they form one solid mass.

6. Sprinkle sugar over the apples. Place the saucepan back on medium heat for 15 minutes, until the caramel starts bubbling through the apples.

Assembling & Baking:

7. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 400°F. Remove the saucepan from the heat.

8. Place the chilled dough disc over the apples in the saucepan, folding the edges of the dough in slightly. Make one hole in the middle with a fork and add 3 more holes to release steam while baking.

9. Place the saucepan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.

Resting & Flipping to Serve:

10. Remove the saucepan from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes (this is important for easy flipping!).

11. Place a serving plate upside-down on top of the saucepan. Turn both the plate and pan over together quickly. Slowly remove the saucepan from the cake. Voilà! Your Tarte Tatin is ready to serve. You can eat it with cream, ice cream, or crème anglaise.

Mastering this French classic is a true baking triumph! You'll transform simple apples and pastry into a golden, gooey, upside-down delight. Get ready to impress everyone with your stunning and yummy creation!