Tarte Tatin

Make a classic tart crust. Blend cold butter with the flour. Add egg yolk and knead very briefly, only a few minutes. Cover in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Peel and slice the apples. Prepare a syrup using the sugar, water, butter, and vanilla. Cook apples in syrup for 10–15 minutes, until soft.

For the caramel, melt sugar in the tray until amber-colored and fluid. Carefully swirl it so it covers the tray’s base and walls. Let cool for a few minutes. Add cooked apples.

Roll cold dough into a thin sheet. Poke some holes with on the dough with a fork before draping it over the apple layer.

Bake at 180ºC (355ºF) for about 30 minutes. As soon as it’s done, very carefully turn it upside down on a flat surface. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes, then slice and enjoy!