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Miso Apple & Pecan Tarte Tatin

Miso Apple & Pecan Tarte Tatin

The Crispy Chef
A modern twist on the French classic, this Miso Apple & Pecan Tarte Tatin pairs buttery caramelized apples with white miso and toasted pecans for a dessert that’s sweet, savory, and sophisticated.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French, Fusion
Servings 8 slices
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch oven-safe skillet (cast iron preferred)
  • peeler and corer
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Whisk
  • baking sheet (optional, to catch drips)

Ingredients
  

  • 5–6 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Granny Smith)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp white miso paste
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • pinch sea salt
  • optional vanilla ice cream or crème fraîche, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel, core, and quarter the apples. Pat dry to remove moisture for better caramelization.
  • In an oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and cook until bubbling, about 3–4 minutes. Whisk in miso paste, then stir in maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Remove skillet from heat. Arrange apple quarters in the caramel, rounded side down and tightly packed. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the apples.
  • Place puff pastry over the apples, tucking edges around them. Prick the top with a fork to let steam escape.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, until pastry is golden brown and caramel bubbles at the edges. Let rest for 5 minutes before flipping.
  • Place a plate over the skillet and carefully invert the tart. Serve warm with ice cream or crème fraîche.

Notes

Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Pink Lady for best texture. White miso adds savory depth without overpowering sweetness. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or crème fraîche. Invert carefully while warm to prevent sticking.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 430IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.4mg
Keyword apple dessert, Fall Baking, miso caramel, pecan tart, tarte tatin
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