Test Kitchen tips

We used Carême puff pastry; it’s available from some delis and gourmet food stores. If unavailable, you will need two sheets of butter puff pastry; cut the second sheet and join to two adjoining sides of the first sheet to make the sheet larger. Trim to fit the pan, allowing extra to tuck into the pan.

The apples can be cooked ahead of time and left in the pan, covered, until ready to top with pastry and bake. Reheat the apples and caramel in the pan (adding a tablespoon of water to help thin down the caramel slightly) before topping with the pastry and finishing in the oven. The Apple Tarte Tatin can also be completely finished and transported in the pan if you are picnicking – simply reheat on the barbecue or fire before turning out and serving warm.