Tarte Tatin is one of the most iconic cakes in French pastry, famous for its rich caramel and crispy shortcrust pastry that envelops caramelized apples . With its irresistible contrast between sweetness and texture, Tarte Tatin is the perfect dessert to serve on special occasions, but also for a refined snack.

In this version of the Tarte Tatin , the Rennet apples are caramelized just right and combined with a Zuccarelli Bio Matt crumble , which gives a crunchy texture and an even richer flavor to the dish.

Ingredients for a 22 cm cake:

For the pasta:

• 250 g of 00 flour

• 125 g butter at room temperature

• 1 egg yolk

• 50 g of water

• Salt to taste

For the apples:

• 5 Rennet apples

• Sugar to taste

• Maldon salt flakes to taste

For the caramel:

• 200 g of sugar

• 60 g of butter at room temperature

To decorate:

• Apricot jam for brushing

• Zuccarelli Organic Matt Crumble

Preparation:

For the pasta:

1. In a bowl, pour the butter and flour and work with your hands until you obtain a sandy consistency.

2. In another bowl, mix egg yolk , water and a pinch of salt , then add to the flour and butter mixture.

3. Work until you get a smooth dough. Wrap in cling film and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

For the apples:

1. Peel the Rennet apples , remove the seeds and cut them into 4 wedges.

2. Leave them in water and lemon until ready to use.

For the caramel:

1. Place the sugar in a saucepan with a thick bottom and melt it over low heat until it turns hazelnut brown.

2. Remove from the heat and add the butter in three additions, mixing well with a whisk.

3. Pour the caramel onto the bottom of a previously buttered mold.

Plating:

1. Arrange the apples on the caramel in the mold, making sure that they rest next to each other without leaving any gaps.

2. Sprinkle with brown sugar and Maldon salt (in small quantities).

3. Roll out the pastry to a thickness of about ½ cm and place it on top of the apples.

4. Bake at 180°C for approximately 40 minutes.

5. Let the cake cool before turning it upside down onto a serving plate. Sprinkle with Zuccarelli Bio Matt crumble for a crunchy and tasty note.

Tarte Tatin is a dessert that combines the sweetness of pumpkin , the softness of apples and the crunchiness of pastry, making it an ideal dessert to end a meal in style. Thanks to the rich caramel and the final touch of Zuccarelli Bio Matt crumble , every bite will be an unforgettable taste experience. Prepare this recipe and surprise your guests with a simple but incredibly tasty dessert!