Tarte Tatin
French 
Intermediate
AppetizerTomato Tarte Tatin: Crispy French Tart With Caramelised Tomatoes
Tarte Tatin
180 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
13
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
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