Tarte des Demoiselles Tatin (Upside-Down Apple Tart)

1. 1

   Peel, halve, and core the apples, brushing them with the lemon juice as they are cored.

2. 2

   In a 10 1/4-inch round copper gratin pan, 1 1/2 inches deep, arrange the butter pieces on the bottom and sprinkle them with the sugar.

3. 3

   Arrange the apples, round side down, in 2 concentric circles, overlapping them slightly, in the pan.

4. 4

   Cook the apple mixture over moderately low heat for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sugar is a golden brown caramel, transfer it to the middle of a preheated 400 degree oven, and bake it for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the apples are just tender.

5. 5

   Let the apple mixture cool for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Arrange the dough over the apple mixture and let it soften just until the edges can be tucked down between the apples and the side of the pan.

7. 7

   Prick the dough and bake the tart in the middle of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden.

8. 8

   Invert a heat-proof serving plate over the pan and invert the Tarte Tatin carefully onto it.

9. 9

   Serve warm with whipped cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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