Recipe

On a sunny afternoon, a golden apple tarte Tatin sits gracefully on your table—its caramelized slices arranged like petals, all uniformly cut by the Geedel Vegetable Chopper. No need for careful knife work; the slicing blade creates neat 1mm apple slices in moments. Compact and easy to store, it helps you effortlessly create a beautiful, French-style dessert, whether for a quiet treat or a family celebration. Elegance, made simple.

Ingredients

1 sheet ready-made puff pastry (approx. 150g, thaw if frozen)

2 apples (choose firm, sweet varieties like Gala or Granny Smith)

20g butter

30g fine granulated sugar

1 tbsp water

1/2 tsp lemon juice

1/8 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

A little powdered sugar (for decoration)

Steps

1.  Prep the Apples: Achieve "Petal-Perfect" Slices with the Fruit Chopper

Peel and core the apples. Cut into 2cm thick wedges. Place them into the Geedel Vegetable Chopper in fruit chopper/slicer mode—the wide/slicing blade is sharp yet gentle. Press once, and you get uniformly 1mm thin slices, none broken or too thick. Toss the apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.

2.  Make the Caramel: The Magic of Slowly Simmered Amber

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Add 1 tablespoon of water and simmer for 1-2 minutes, until the syrup turns a light amber color (don't overcook, or it will taste bitter). Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon if using—the caramel aroma instantly wafts up, smelling wonderfully sweet.

3.  Arrange Apples & Bake: A Double Whammy of Looks and Taste

Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place the puff pastry on it and prick all over with a fork (to prevent puffing). Brush a layer of the caramel sauce over the pastry. Starting from the center, arrange the apple slices, overlapping them like petals (don't worry, the slices will soften and shrink while baking). Drizzle the remaining caramel over the top. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) for 5 minutes, then bake for 20-25 minutes—bake until the pastry edges are golden brown and puffed, and the apple slices are translucent and coated in caramel, filling the whole kitchen with a sweet fragrance.

4.  The Finishing Touch: French Romance so Flaky it Crumbles

Let the tart cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Dust generously with powdered sugar (the warm tart will cause the sugar to melt slightly, like a thin layer of snow). Cut with a serrated knife—you'll hear the satisfying "crackle" of the crisp crust. Take a bite: the pastry is flaky and buttery, the apples are tender with a caramelized sweetness, and the cinnamon flavor slowly unfolds. Paired with a cup of hot black tea, it feels like sitting in a cozy Parisian patisserie—utterly relaxing and soothing.

Conclusion

Want to create a beautiful French apple tarte Tatin but worry about uneven slices? The Geedel Vegetable Chopper delivers perfectly uniform 1mm apple slices—ready to arrange like petals, with no manual effort. It cuts without bruising or browning, keeping apples fresh and crisp. Compact and easy to clean, it's the simple way to bring French café style home. No expertise required—just effortless elegance for your weekend moments.