Banana tarte tatin

recipe

• Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 200°C. In a bowl, mix the flour, 1 cup (softened) butter, 1 cup sugar*, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the dough forms a crumbly texture. *Check out our tips for this step
• Step 2
  Add the yolk and 3 tablespoons of water. Combine well and form the dough into a ball.
• Step 3
  Flour your work surface and roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
• Step 4
  Add the rest of the butter and sugar to a pan on medium heat. Mix and let it melt.
• Step 5
  Peel the bananas and cut them in half lengthwise.
• Step 6
  Mix the caramel frequently, ensuring that it doesn't burn.
• Step 7
  Optional: add parchment paper to the base of your cake pan (we used a 23 cm diameter dish here).
• Step 8
  Optional: Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Remove the inside using a knife.
• Step 9
  Once the caramel starts to darken, add the vanilla (optional) and mix. Let it cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently, and remove from heat.
• Step 10
  Optional: put the vanilla bean at the base of the cake pan. Pour the caramel into the cake pan and add the bananas face 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. Place a large plate over the cake pan, hold it in place and quickly flip. Remove the cake pan. Enjoy!