Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How to Make the Perfect Tarte Tatin
A perfect tarte Tatin has tender, not mushy, apple chunks set with razor-sharp precision in rich and dark caramel sauce on top of a puffed and crisp crust with a crazy amount of flaky layers.
Getting that result isn't a simple matter of throwing pie dough into a pan on top of apples and caramel—it takes a little technique, precision, and, above all, patience. You need to control the amount of moisture in the pan so the caramel doesn't get watery and the crust doesn't sog out.
In this video, chef Tim Chin shows you how to pull the whole preparation off perfectly, every time, with tricks and tips for how to transform crisp fresh apple into perfectly tender chunks that still retain some bite, even after being cooked for a very long time.
Recipes:
Perfect Tarte Tatin: chefsteps.com/activities/tarte-tatin
Perfect Pie Dough: chefsteps.com/activities/perfect-pie-dough-crust
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How to Make the Perfect Tarte Tatin
A perfect tarte Tatin has tender, not mushy, apple chunks set with razor-sharp precision in rich and dark caramel sauce on top of a puffed and crisp crust with a crazy amount of flaky layers.
Getting that result isn't a simple matter of throwing pie dough into a pan on top of apples and caramel—it takes a little technique, precision, and, above all, patience. You need to control the amount of moisture in the pan so the caramel doesn't get watery and the crust doesn't sog out.
In this video, chef Tim Chin shows you how to pull the whole preparation off perfectly, every time, with tricks and tips for how to transform crisp fresh apple into perfectly tender chunks that still retain some bite, even after being cooked for a very long time.
Recipes:
Perfect Tarte Tatin: chefsteps.com/activities/tarte-tatin
Perfect Pie Dough: chefsteps.com/activities/perfect-pie-dough-crust
Thanksgiving hub: chefsteps.com/thanksgiving
Sign up for our newsletter: chefsteps.com/newsletter
Follow us:
instagram.com/chefsteps
facebook.com/Chefsteps
ChefSteps 101: Through science, entertainment, and industry experience, we strive to help every home cook reach their full potential. With more than 1,000 recipes developed in our kitchen, there’s something for everyone. To find out more, visit our website: chefsteps.com
