Apple Tarte Tatin with Cinnamon Basil
A luscious apple tarte tatin infused with cinnamon basil and star anise, creating a warm, aromatic caramel that pairs perfectly with a silky cognac cream. This autumn favorite is quick to assemble and delivers a satisfying blend of sweet, spicy, and herbal notes.
Maker: Karl Mattias Bengtsson
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45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 unit egg yolk
- 1 cup cognac cream
Caramel
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- a squeeze lemon
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch star anise
- 2 tbsp cinnamon basil
- Swedish apples
Instructions
- 1Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter, sugar, and lemon squeeze, letting them melt together slowly.
- 2Add cinnamon, star anise, and chopped cinnamon basil, stirring to combine and create a fragrant caramel.
- 3Place cored Swedish apple rings into the simmering caramel mixture with the whole star anise and herbs.
- 4Cover the mixture with a small lid (cartouche) and let it bubble gently for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 5Remove the skillet from heat and carefully lay the puff pastry over the caramel‑apple mixture, pressing gently to seal the edges.
- 6Brush the pastry with beaten egg yolk to give it a golden finish.
- 7Bake in a preheated oven at 392°F (400°F) for 20‑25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
- 8Let the tart rest for 30 minutes before flipping it onto a serving plate to reveal the caramelized apple layer.
- 9Slice the baked tart on a wooden board.
- 10Serve warm with a drizzle of cognac cream for an indulgent autumn treat.
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- How long does it take to make Apple Tarte Tatin with Cinnamon Basil?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Apple Tarte Tatin with Cinnamon Basil recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Apple Tarte Tatin with Cinnamon Basil recipe come from?
- It was shared by Karl Mattias Bengtsson on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.