Quick Apricot Tarte Tatin

Name: Quick Apricot Tarte Tatin
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Puff pastry rectangular 8.1 oz; Apricots 10; Sugar ¾ cup; Butter 6 tbsp; Water 3.4 tbsp; Almond slices to taste; Marjoram to taste

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Vegetarian

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low
Note + 30 minutes of resting time

PRESENTATION

If you love sweet and tender fruit desserts but, honestly, do not have hours to spend in the kitchen, then a quick apricot tarte tatin is just right for you. This French classic usually uses apples, but swapping them for apricots? Really, it's a tangy, moist twist that's hard to resist.

The real magic—yeah, the real magic—comes from the caramelized base. Sugar and butter melt together until you get that deep, golden syrup. And look, the apricots are arranged in a beautiful radial pattern, just like in a traditional tarte tatin from France. Using ready-made puff pastry saves a ton of time. Really. But still, it gives that flaky, light finish everyone loves in an apricot tarte tatin dessert. You get all the elegance of the original, but this easy apricot tarte tatin means you can whip it up even on a busy weeknight.

This dish really shines when served warm. For sure. Maybe with a scoop of cream ice cream on the side to melt into the sticky caramel. Also, you can experiment with other fruits—plums, peaches, or even pears work great, as long as you keep that upside-down style and let the fruit get nice and soft in the caramel. And here's the thing: the apricot tarte tatin recipe lets you play around without losing that classy French feel.

In southern France, some folks add almonds or a hint of vanilla for extra flavor—seriously good—but the basic idea always remains: a simple, rustic tart that looks as good as it tastes. Anyone who tries this quick apricot tarte tatin will understand why it's such a hit—especially with that crispy pastry crust and sticky, sweet fruit top. Even the most straightforward apricot upside-down tart comes out looking fancy enough for guests.

That's the beauty of a simple apricot tarte tatin: a fuss-free French dessert that still feels special every time you make it. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just enjoying a quiet evening, this dish is sure to impress with its rich flavors and beautiful presentation. Pretty simple, right?

How to prepare Quick Apricot Tarte Tatin

To prepare the quick apricot tarte tatin, cut the apricots in half 1 and remove the pit 2. Make the caramel: place the water in a small saucepan 3.

Add the sugar 4 and let the caramel form, heating over medium and consistent flame 5, making sure it takes on a nice dark color (without burning it). When it's ready, turn off the heat and add the butter cubes at room temperature 6.

Mix well with the whisk until combined 7. Pour half of the caramel into each of the two 6.5-inch diameter pans 8, arrange the apricots face down, pressing them well into the caramel 9.

You should be able to fit about 10 halves per pan 10. From the rectangular pastry, cut two 6.5-inch discs. Place a pastry over the apricots 11 and press it well into the edges with your fingers. Prick with a fork 12 and bake at 350°F for about 35 minutes.

Once baked, let it cool at room temperature for about half an hour so that the caramel sets a little 13. Meanwhile, toast the almonds in a pan 14. Unmold the slightly cooled tarte tatin onto a cutting board 15.

Plate it 16 and serve it with toasted almond slivers 17 and marjoram leaves. The quick apricot tarte tatin is ready to be enjoyed 18.

Storage

We recommend consuming the quick apricot tarte tatin as soon as it is prepared; alternatively, it can be stored for one day but will be less crisp. Freezing is not recommended.