Apple and Pomegranate Tart Tartin

Health score
2%
Apple and Pomegranate Tart Tartin
45 min.
8
477kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Apple and Pomegranate Tart Tartin, a stunning dessert that beautifully marries the sweetness of Golden Delicious apples with the tartness of pomegranate juice. This exquisite dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a special snack. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this impressive tart that serves eight, making it an ideal choice for gatherings with family and friends.

The rich, buttery crust encases tender, caramelized apples that are enhanced by a hint of allspice, creating a warm and inviting aroma that will fill your kitchen. The pomegranate syrup adds a vibrant splash of color and a unique flavor profile that elevates this dessert to a whole new level. Serve it warm or at room temperature, paired with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of the luscious pomegranate syrup for an unforgettable experience.

Not only is this tart visually stunning, but it also boasts a caloric breakdown that allows you to enjoy a sweet treat without the guilt. With a balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, this dessert is a delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth while impressing your guests. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cup all purpose flour 
  • pinch of coarse kosher salt 
  • 0.3 cup crème fraîche sour
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • cups pomegranate juice refrigerated pure
  • 3.3 pounds golden delicious apples cored peeled quartered
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted room temperature ()
  • servings whipped cream 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Blend first 3 ingredients inprocessor 5 seconds.
  2. Add chilled butterand blend until coarse meal forms.
  3. Addcrème fraîche. Blend, using on/off turns,until moist clumps form. Gather dough intoball; flatten into disk. Wrap; chill 1 hour.
  4. Roll dough out on lightly floured surface to11-inch-diameter round. Slide onto rimlessbaking sheet, cover, and chill until ready touse, up to 1 day.
  5. Boil pomegranate juice inheavy large saucepan until reduced toscant 1 cup syrup, about 15 minutes.DO AHEAD: Pomegranate syrup can bemade 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
  6. Position rack in center of oven andpreheat to 400°F.
  7. Spread room-temperaturebutter evenly over bottom and up sides ofheavy medium oven-proof skillet (10 inchesacross top; 8 inches across bottom; 21/4inches deep).
  8. Sprinkle sugar evenly overbutter. Cook over medium heat withoutstirring until mixture bubbles all over,about 3 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat. Standapple quarters on 1 end around edge ofskillet, leaning 1 cut edge against pan sideand fitting snugly. Stand as many applesin center as will fit.
  10. Sprinkle apples withallspice and salt.
  11. Cook apples over medium-high heatwithout stirring until thick, deep-ambersyrup bubbles up, adding any remainingapples as space permits (apples will shrinkas they cook), about 20 minutes.
  12. Pour 1/4cup pomegranate syrup over (mixture willbubble). Cook until juices thicken again,4 to 5 minutes (syrup will be deep amber).
  13. Remove from heat.
  14. Using spatula, press apples gentlytoward center, then down to compact. Slidecrust over apples. Press crust down aroundapples at edge of skillet.
  15. Cut 4 slits in topfor steam to escape.
  16. Bake tart until crust is brown andjuices at edge are thick and dark scarlet incolor, 25 to 30 minutes.
  17. Remove skillet fromoven; let stand 1 minute.
  18. Place large plate over skillet. Usingoven mitts and holding plate and skilletfirmly together, invert tart onto plate.Carefully lift off skillet. Return any applesto tart that may be stuck in skillet.
  19. Letcool at least 15 minutes.
  20. Serve tarte
  21. Tatin warm or at room temperature withvanilla ice cream and drizzle of remainingpomegranate syrup.

Nutrition Facts

Calories477kcal
Protein3.88%
Fat27.78%
Carbs68.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.64
Glycemic Load
37.66
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.003043397613%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
5.13mg
Delphinidin
0.76mg
Pelargonidin
0.08mg
Peonidin
0.04mg
Catechin
2.4mg
Epigallocatechin
0.48mg
Epicatechin
13.88mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.35mg
Luteolin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Quercetin
8.43mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:477.1kcal
23.86%
Fat:15.21g
23.4%
Saturated Fat:9g
56.25%
Carbohydrates:84.2g
28.07%
Net Carbohydrates:78.79g
28.65%
Sugar:63.93g
71.03%
Cholesterol:48.53mg
16.18%
Sodium:144.1mg
6.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.78g
9.56%
Fiber:5.41g
21.63%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.56%
Potassium:556.46mg
15.9%
Folate:60.49µg
15.12%
Vitamin K:14.61µg
13.92%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.4%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.12%
Phosphorus:123.92mg
12.39%
Vitamin A:599.59IU
11.99%
Calcium:117.56mg
11.76%
Vitamin C:9.04mg
10.96%
Selenium:7.22µg
10.31%
Vitamin B5:0.86mg
8.62%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.73%
Magnesium:29.33mg
7.33%
Vitamin E:1.09mg
7.24%
Vitamin B3:1.39mg
6.97%
Iron:1.12mg
6.21%
Copper:0.11mg
5.55%
Zinc:0.75mg
5.03%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.74%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.59%
Source:Epicurious