Apple tarte tatin

recipe

• Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 200°C. Wash and peel the apples. Cut them into quarters, removing the core.
• Step 2
  Add half the butter and half the sugar to a pan on medium heat. Mix and let it melt.
• Step 3
  Optional: Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Remove the inside using a knife.
• Step 4
  Once the caramel starts to darken, add the vanilla (optional) and the apples. Mix and cook for 15 minutes on low heat. Stir occasionally.
• Step 5
  In the meantime, mix the flour, the rest of the butter (softened), the sugar, and salt in a bowl.
• Step 6
  Mix until the dough forms a crumbly texture. Add the yolk and 3 tablespoons of water. Combine well and form the dough into a ball.
• Step 7
  Flour your work surface and roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
• Step 8
  Check the apples: they should be lightly browned on the outside and slightly translucent.
• Step 9
  Optional: put the vanilla bean at the base of the cake pan.
• Step 10
  Pour the apples and the caramel into the cake pan. Arrange them with the thick part facing down.
• Step 11
  Top with the dough and fold in the borders. Prick a few times with a fork and bake for 20 minutes at 200°C.
• Step 12
  Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
• Step 13
  Place a large plate over the cake pan, hold it in place and quickly flip. Remove the cake pan. Enjoy!