Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of caramelized apples nestled beneath a flaky pastry crust, creating a warm and comforting dessert perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 firm apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 sheet of puff pastry or homemade pie crust
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel and slice apples into wedges. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Make the Caramel: Melt unsalted butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add sugar and allow to dissolve without stirring to form caramel.
- Add the Apples: Arrange apple wedges in the skillet cut side up, sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Cover with Pastry: Lay the pastry dough over the apples, tucking the edges down.
- Bake: Place the skillet in a preheated oven and bake until the pastry is golden and puffy.
- Flip and Serve: Allow to cool slightly, then invert onto a serving platter.
Notes
Drizzle warm caramel sauce on top and serve with vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: caramel, apples, dessert, autumn, baking