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Tatin d'échalotes
Caramelised shallot tart
Tarte tatin aux échalotes: French upside-down tart of caramelised shallots on puff pastry
FrenchThe shallot tatin is a savoury twist on the famous apple tarte tatin of the Loire valley, made by French cooks in autumn and winter as a starter or a light supper with goat's cheese and salad. Whole shallots are cooked slowly in butter, sugar and balsamic vinegar until sticky and glossy, covered with puff pastry and baked, then turned out so the shallots glisten on top. The common mistake is not caramelising the shallots enough before baking, which leaves them pale and sharp. Chef's tip: let the tart stand 2 minutes before turning out, then do it in one confident flip.
- Total time
- 60 min
- Difficulty
- medium
- Serves
- 6
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ lb banana shallotspeeled, halved lengthwise
- 1 ⅜ oz butter
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Heat the oven to 400°F (350°F fan). Melt the 1 ⅜ oz butter in a 24 cm ovenproof frying pan, add the 2 tbsp caster sugar and cook until it turns pale gold.
5 minStep 2: Lay in the 1 ⅓ lb banana shallots cut side down, packed tightly. Add the 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper and cook over a low heat for 15 minutes, until the shallots are soft and the juices syrupy and dark.
15 minStep 3: Cut a 26 cm circle from the 1 sheet ready-rolled all-butter puff pastry, lay it over the shallots and tuck the edges down inside the pan. Prick a few times.
2 minStep 4: Bake for 25 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and deep golden.
25 minStep 5: Rest for 2 minutes, put a plate on top and turn the tart out. Serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 320 kcal
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbs
- 34 g
- Fat
- 19 g
- Fibre
- 3 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does tatin d'échalotes take?
- About 60 minutes in total: 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 6 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- What can I use instead of banana shallots?
- Half an onion per 2 shallots.
- What can I use instead of butter?
- The same weight of ghee or coconut oil (for frying and most baking).
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