Antoinette's caramelized apple cake (Slideshow version)
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Unmould warm, and leave to cool to enjoy warm or cold.Remarks
Half of the butter used in step 1 can be semi-salted, but in this case, do not add salt in step 4.Choose slightly tart apples (such as Reinette), which go well with the caramel and the sweetness of the pastry.
Inevitably, the apples when cooked will form "caves" in the pastry, so if you want to avoid this (but it's just a matter of aesthetics) pre-cook them for a few minutes once peeled and cut, in the pre-heated oven, or in a frying pan with a little butter, or even in the microwave.