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Gordon Ramsay Apple Tarte Tatin Recipe

Gordon Ramsay Apple Tarte Tatin
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Gordon Ramsay’s apple tarte Tatin is a caramelized apple tart made by cooking apples in butter and sugar, then topping them with puff pastry and baking the entire dish upside down. Once baked, it’s flipped to reveal golden, glossy apples resting atop buttery pastry. His method highlights strong caramelization, tender apples, and crisp puff pastry—all using straightforward techniques that bring gourmet results to your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 5 large firm apples (Granny Smith or Braeburn work well)

  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed if frozen

  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for warmth)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Pinch of sea salt

  • Flour, for dusting surface

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  • Step 2: Peel, core, and quarter the apples.

  • Step 3: In an oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron), melt butter over medium heat, then sprinkle in the sugar.

  • Step 4: Let the sugar dissolve and turn golden brown without stirring too much—swirl the pan gently.

  • Step 5: Once the caramel forms, add apples, vanilla, salt, and optional cinnamon. Cook for 10–12 minutes until slightly tender.

  • Step 6: Arrange apples flat-side down in a circular pattern, overlapping neatly.

  • Step 7: Roll out the puff pastry slightly larger than the skillet, then lay it over the apples, tucking in the edges.

  • Step 8: Cut a few small slits in the pastry to let steam escape.

  • Step 9: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and puffed.

  • Step 10: Let cool for 5–10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a large plate. Serve warm.

Find it online: https://gordonramsayeats.com/gordon-ramsay-apple-tarte-tatin/