Method
- 01
Peel, core and halve the apples. Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F.
- 02
Melt butter and sugar in an ovenproof pan until amber. Arrange apples tightly, rounded side down.
- 03
Cook on medium heat for 15 minutes, spooning caramel over the fruit.
- 04
Cover with pastry, tuck in the edges and bake for 25–30 minutes. Rest for 8 minutes, then invert decisively.
The useful detail
Use firm, tart apples. Soft dessert apples collapse before the caramel develops.