Skip to main content
Epicurious
Gourmet

Upside Down Apple Tarts

By Jacques Maximin and Jacques Torres
Image may contain Human Person Food Dessert Creme Cream Burger and Waffle
Upside Down Apple TartsRomulo Yanes

Jacques Maximin claims he never served these tartes fines aux pommes at Chantecler restaurant at the famed Hôtel Négresco. Jacques Torres, Maximin’s pastry chef for eight years, insists they were consistently on the menu. All that matters to us, though, is that the classic combination of warm apple and flaky pastry becomes new again in these light, simple tarts.

Cooks' notes:

•Pastry cream can be chilled up to 3 days. Stir before using.
•Pastry can be rolled out and cut 1 week ahead and frozen, tightly wrapped in plastic wrap. Do not thaw.
•Tarts can be baked 4 hours ahead. Reheat in a 350°F oven 5 to 10 minutes.

Read More
31 Cashew Recipes That Go Beyond the Snack Bowl
Like Sri Lankan cashew curry and vegan stuffed shells.
29 Ricotta Recipes for Dinner, Dessert, and More
Put that half-full tub to use with recipes that go beyond the Italian American classics.
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App This Week
Like seared scallop piccata and chocolate Guinness cake.
Chocolate Guinness Cake
A generous glug of stout gives this snackable loaf a malty depth.
The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Caramelized Onion Pasta
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Hot Honey–Glazed Salmon
This broiled hot honey salmon recipe results in sweet, spicy, glossy fish coated in a homemade hot honey glaze for an easy weeknight dinner or make-ahead lunch.
Apple-Walnut Charoset
A warmly spiced Ashkenazi charoset, perfect for your Passover seder—or spooned over yogurt the next morning.