French Dish

Tarte Tatin

Also known as: Tarte tatin, Upside-down apple tart, Apple tarte tatin, Tatin

What is Tarte Tatin?

An upside-down caramelized apple tart from the Loire Valley, created by accident by the Tatin sisters. Apples are cooked in butter and sugar, topped with pastry, then inverted.

Typical Ingredients

apples
butter
sugar
puff pastry
flour
salt

Allergen Information

Always confirm with restaurant staff before ordering.

Eggs
Sometimes Present
Dairy
Often Present
Gluten
Often Present

Pastry contains flour and butter. Some pastry recipes include eggs. Butter is used generously for caramelizing. Often served with crème fraîche.

Questions to Ask Staff

Important questions to confirm with restaurant staff.

Is it served with cream or ice cream?
Does the pastry contain eggs?

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