Authentic French Tarte Tatin (with an Easy Crust)

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   Chop the apples into 6 to 8 slices for a medium-sized apple.

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   They should be thick!

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   In an oven-safe skillet, heat the butter and sugar over high.

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   Agitate the skillet to even out the caramel.

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   Thaw the frozen puff pastry.

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   When smoke starts to rise, reduce to low-medium heat, quickly arrange the apples in the pan, simmer for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.

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   Preheat oven at 200C for 20 minutes.

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   After turning off the heat, cover the apples with the puff pastry.

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   Bake for 20 minutes at 200C.

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    This is what it should look like after baking.

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    Turn it upside-down onto a serving platter, and serve!

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    Addendum: Don't worry if the apples are watery!

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    The juices will add flavor and melt nicely into the caramel.

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    Addendum: Even if you think you've overcooked the apples, the juices will blend with the caramel surprisingly well.

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    The caramelized flavor of the browed and softened apple will suit a mature palate!

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    It's important to remove the skillet from the heat after positioning the apples on top of the caramel sauce!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.