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Tomato Tarte Tatin
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Tomato
Tarte Tatin
: Crispy French Tart With Caramelised Tomatoes

180 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
13
Ingredients
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Tomato Tarte Tatin is a savoury twist on the classic French dessert, traditionally made with apples. This version uses ripe tomatoes, slowly cooked to bring out their natural sweetness while balancing acidity through caramelisation. Unlike the original sweet tart, this dish leans into a savoury profile, where tomatoes soften and intensify over slow heat. The addition of vinegar and herbs builds depth, making each bite layered rather than one-note. A French upside-down tart like this works best during the peak tomato season, when produce is naturally juicy and flavourful. It’s a great centrepiece for a relaxed meal, offering crisp pastry on top and rich, jammy tomatoes underneath.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
4 cupsPlum tomatoes (approx. 2 pounds, halved lengthwise)
to tasteKosher salt
to tasteBlack pepper
3 tablespoonsGranulated sugar
3 tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
2 clovesGarlic (grated)
1 mediumYellow onion (thinly sliced)
1 tablespoonThyme leaves
2 tablespoonsParsley (finely chopped)
2 tablespoonsUnsalted butter (softened)
1 sheetPuff pastry
for servingFresh basil
for finishingFlaky salt

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prep Tomatoes

Season the halved tomatoes generously with salt and pepper, ensuring the seasoning reaches the cut surfaces. Let them sit briefly so excess moisture begins to draw out. This helps intensify flavour while cooking and prevents the tart from becoming watery later.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Prep Tomatoes
10 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Make Caramel Base
5 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Slow Cook Tomatoes
120 minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Arrange For Baking
10 Minutes

FAQs

It is a savoury version of the classic French upside-down tart, where tomatoes are caramelised and baked under pastry, then flipped before serving.