I was BLOWN AWAY by this Apple Tarte Tatin

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry dough

Phyllo is lighter and lower in calories.

Add 2 cups of flour to a food processor.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of caster sugar to the flour.

Pulse the food processor until the sugar is fine.

Add 6 tablespoons of cold unsalted butter and pulse until incorporated.

Add 1 large egg and pulse again, adding a tablespoon or two of cold water if needed until the dough comes together.

Knead the dough briefly and form it into a disc, then wrap in parchment paper and refrigerate.

Peel, core, and quarter the apples, removing any skin.

Squeeze lemon juice over the apples to prevent browning and set aside.

In a 10-inch non-stick skillet, add 1/2 cup of caster sugar and heat on low to make caramel, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula.

Once the sugar liquefies and turns light brown, add 6 tablespoons of cold unsalted butter to stop the cooking process.

Arrange the apples in the caramel, fanning them out nicely.

Cover the skillet and cook the apples for about 15 minutes until tender.

Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/2 inch thick, ensuring it's round.

Place the dough over the apples, tucking the edges in and poking holes for steam to escape.

Bake in the oven at 400°F for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

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