Welcome to a recipe that transforms a classic dessert into an unforgettable experience! We're taking inspiration from the famous French Tarte Tatin to create a stunning Upside-Down Apple Pie, but with a secret ingredient: a splash of rich chocolate liqueur. This addition elevates the beautifully caramelized apples, adding a deep, complex flavor that perfectly complements the sweet fruit and buttery shortcrust pastry. It's an elegant, comforting dessert that looks spectacular but is made simply in one skillet. Perfect for a special occasion or when you just want to treat yourself to something truly delicious.
Upside-Down Apple and Chocolate Liqueur Pie
Ingredients for the Apple Filling
- 800 g apples
- 50 g butter
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 50 g chocolate liqueur
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Ingredients for the Pastry
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 100 g butter
- 50 g powdered sugar
- vanillin or vanilla extract
How to Make an Upside-Down Apple and Chocolate Liqueur Pie
Place butter in the skillet, melt it, and add granulated sugar.
Slicing the apples.
Pouring in the chocolate liqueur.
Use a heavy-bottomed, non-stick skillet. The skillet in this recipe has a diameter of 25 centimeters (about 10 inches). The pie is prepared in a single pan. First the filling, then the dough. Place the butter in the skillet, melt it, and add the granulated sugar. Heat slowly.
Peel the apples and remove the core. Slice the apples. When the sugar has almost completely melted, arrange the apple slices in a fan pattern in a circle.
Pour in the chocolate liqueur. Cook the filling over low heat for 15 minutes. There’s no need to stir, just gently shake the skillet.
While the apples are simmering, we make the dough.
While the apples are simmering on the stove, make the dough. In a bowl, combine the wheat flour and powdered sugar. If you’re using vanillin, add it at this stage.
Cutting cold butter into cubes.
Rubbing the butter into the flour to form crumbs, then pouring in cold water.
Quickly kneading the dough and forming it into a ball.
Cut the cold butter into cubes. Mix the dry ingredients, then add the butter to them.
Rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs, then pour in the cold water.
Quickly knead the dough and form it into a ball. Shortcrust pastry shouldn’t be kneaded for too long, as it can become tough. Place the finished dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. To prevent it from drying out, cover it with plastic wrap.
Sprinkling the apple filling with ground cinnamon and cooling it to almost room temperature.
Sprinkle the apple filling with ground cinnamon and let it cool to almost room temperature.
Rolling out the chilled dough into a layer 4-5 millimeters thick.
Covering the apples with the rolled-out dough.
Pressing the dough down around the edges, forming a neat border.
Grease your rolling pin and work surface with vegetable oil. Roll out the chilled dough into a circle about 4-5 millimeters (about 1/6 inch) thick. The circle should be larger than the diameter of your skillet.
Cover the apples with the rolled-out dough.
Press the dough down around the edges, forming a neat border.
Pricking the dough with a fork in several places to allow steam to escape during baking.
Prick the dough with a fork in several places to allow steam from the filling to escape during baking.
Placing the pan in a preheated oven. Baking time is 35 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the skillet in the preheated oven. Bake for 35 minutes.
Cooling the pie. Slicing with a serrated knife. Serving with ice cream or whipped cream. Enjoy your meal!
Remove the skillet from the oven, let it stand for just 5 minutes, and then immediately invert the pie onto a board lined with parchment paper. Let the pie cool. Slice with a serrated knife. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
And there you have it—a gorgeous Upside-Down Apple Pie that's as delightful to look at as it is to eat. The moment you flip it over to reveal the glistening, caramelized apples is pure magic! This dessert is best served warm, allowing the rich aromas of apple, cinnamon, and chocolate to fill the air. A scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream is the perfect finishing touch, melting slightly over the warm pie. We hope this recipe brings a touch of elegance and comfort to your table. Happy baking!
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