Caramel Apple Upside-Down Pie
Description
This pie is also called an "upside-down apple pie." It's perfect served with whipped cream and a cup of coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Peel the apples, cut them in half, and remove the cores. Then cut into quarters. Mix the apples with lemon juice and 1/3 cup of sugar in a bowl. Let stand for 15 minutes, until the apples release their juice and are saturated with sugar.
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Step 2
2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 1 cup of sugar and cook, stirring, until it turns a light caramel color.
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Step 3
3. Remove from heat and place the apples in a single layer. Add the remaining apples, forming a second layer starting from the center. Return the pan to the stove and cook the apples in caramel for another 20-25 minutes over high heat. Use a spoon to baste the apples with the caramel from the pan.
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Step 4
4. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Roll out the puff pastry into a circle 13 cm in diameter. Make four holes in the pastry. Remove the skillet from the heat, place the pastry over the apples, tuck the edges underneath the apples, and bake until the pastry turns golden brown, about 20 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Invert the cake onto a plate. If the apples have stuck to the pan, scrape them off with a spatula. Serve the cake immediately with whipped cream.