It's an upside-down dessert; the apples caramelize in a skillet on the stovetop before they're topped with pastry, and the pan is transferred to the oven to bake.
This French-style apple tart is a true classic. It's an upside-down dessert; the apples caramelize in a skillet on the stovetop before they're topped with pastry, and the pan is transferred to the oven to bake. There's a great reveal when, voila!, the tarte is inverted for serving.