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Equipment
- Pastry cutter or two knives
- Fork
- plastic wrap
- 10″ cast-iron skillet
- knife
- Rolling Pin
- platter
Ingredients
For the Pastry:
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 6 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar
- ½ tsp. salt
- 10 tbsp. butter cut into small pieces
- 1 egg lightly beaten
For the Apples:
- 8 Granny Smith apples
- 12 tbsp. butter cut into small pieces
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
For the Pastry:
- Sift together the flour, confectioners’ sugar, and salt into a large mixing bowl.
- Use a pastry cutter or two knives to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse meal.
- Stir in the egg with a fork until the dough just begins to hold together.
- Press the dough into a rough ball, then transfer to a lightly floured surface.
- Knead the dough a few times, gather it into a ball, then flatten slightly to make a disk.
- Wrap the disk in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
For the Apples:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel, quarter, and core the apples.
- Melt the butter in a 10″ cast-iron skillet over medium heat, then remove from heat and sprinkle evenly with sugar.
- Tightly pack the apples around the inside edge of the skillet, standing upright on their sides, nestled against one another.
- Arrange the remaining apples in a similar position in the center of the skillet. (The apples will shrink as they cook.)
- Return to high heat and cook until the butter and sugar caramelize to a rich brown, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat, then carefully turn the apples over to the uncooked side with a fork, taking care not to burn your fingers.
- Return to heat and cook for another 5–8 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12″ circle.
- Drape the pastry over the apples and skillet, then tuck the overhanging dough between the apples and the inside wall of the skillet.
- Bake in the oven until the pastry is golden, about 20–30 minutes.
- Allow the tart to cool for 15 minutes, then loosen the edges with a knife.
- Place a platter on top of the skillet and invert quickly and carefully.
- Serve warm.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light and sweet dessert wine such as Sauternes or a sparkling apple cider.Nutritional Information
Calories: 350 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 18 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 30 g | Salt: 0.3 mg