Indo-style Tarte Tatin

Ingredients

In the original French Tarte Tatin, the apples are caramelized with butter and sugar. In the Indo-style version, we add a blend of warm spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves to infuse the apples with a rich and fragrant flavor. Additionally, we use ghee (clarified butter) instead of regular butter to give the tart an Indo touch. We alse have the original recipe for Tarte Tatin, so you can check it out.

• 6 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and halved 6 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and halved
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (120ml) water 1/2 cup (120ml) water
• 1/4 cup (60g) ghee 1/4 cup (60g) ghee
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
• Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat: 15g (7g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 52g (38g sugars)
• Protein: 2g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 0.1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. 2.
   In a 9-inch oven-safe skillet, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and turns golden brown, swirling the pan occasionally.
3. 3.
   Remove the skillet from heat and carefully add the ghee, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir until well combined.
4. 4.
   Arrange the apple halves, cut side down, in the skillet, fitting them tightly together.
5. 5.
   Place the skillet back on the stove over low heat and cook for 10 minutes, allowing the apples to soften slightly.
6. 6.
   Roll out the puff pastry sheet to fit the size of the skillet. Place the pastry over the apples, tucking the edges down the sides.
7. 7.
   Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
8. 8.
   Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
9. 9.
   Carefully invert the skillet onto a serving plate, allowing the tart to release onto the plate.
10. 10.
    Serve the Indo-style Tarte Tatin warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Apples — Choose firm and slightly tart apples such as Granny Smith or Pink Lady for the best results.
• Ghee — If you don't have ghee, you can substitute it with unsalted butter.

Tips & Tricks

• To prevent the puff pastry from becoming soggy, make sure the apples are well-drained before placing the pastry on top.
• Serve the tart warm for the best flavor and texture.
• You can add a sprinkle of crushed pistachios or almonds on top for an extra crunch.

Serving advice

Serve the Indo-style Tarte Tatin warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. The combination of warm spiced apples and creamy cold ice cream is simply irresistible.

Presentation advice

To make the presentation more appealing, drizzle a caramel sauce over the top of the tart and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a few fresh mint leaves.