Easy Tarte Tatin (Cook's Illustrated) Recipe

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Easy Tarte Tatin (Cook's Illustrated)
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Ingredients
6
Count
Nutrition
270
Calories
Total time
80
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Adjust rack to middle position in oven and then heat to 400. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the puff pastry on the parchment. Bake until golden brown and puffed, 10-15 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter; press lightly to flatten if domed.
  2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a 12-inch, nonstick skillet over high heat. Remove the pan from heat and spinkle evenly with the sugar. Lay the apples in the skillet. Return to heat. Cook, stirring apples halfway through, until the juices in the pan turn a rich amber color and apples are carmelized, about 15 minutes.
  3. Remove apples from the pan one at a time. Arrange them in overlapping rows on the pastry square, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Spoon about half of the pan juices over the apples.
  4. Whisk the cream and Grand Marnier (if using) into the remaining juices in the pan. Bring to a simmer. Pour some sauce over the tart just before serving, passing the remaining sauce separately.
  5. FOR PEAR TATIN: Substitute 2 lbs. pears (about 4) for the apples. You may need to increase the carmelization time to 20-25 minutes. Use Poire William instead of Grand Marnier if using a liquor.
  6. LIQUOR OPTION FOR APPLES: Cognac. I believe it is a classically French pairing with apple desserts. It's not the Cook's Illustrated version, tho, if you want to use strictly their recipe. I used it in a different tart recipe once, and it was awesome. Thanks to the first reviewer for this idea!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 269.66 Kcal (1129 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.52g 24%
Cholesterol 35.67mg 12%
Sodium 18.97mg 1%
Potassium 131.34mg 3%
Total Carbs 33.45g 11%
Sugars 22.55g 90%
Dietary Fiber 2.91g 12%
Protein 1.29g 3%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 17.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 177.23 Kcal (742 kJ)
Calories from fat 91.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.2g 24%
Cholesterol 23.44mg 12%
Sodium 12.47mg 1%
Potassium 86.32mg 3%
Total Carbs 21.98g 11%
Sugars 14.82g 90%
Dietary Fiber 1.91g 12%
Protein 0.85g 3%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 11.8mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.1
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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