This week is the second anniversary of Tuesdays with Dorie - congratulations to our founder, Laurie, for starting the group and keeping it going. To celebrate, Laurie gives us the choice of making one (or both) of two recipes - one for Tarte Tatin, and one for a Cocoa-Buttermilk Birthday Cake. I have been a member of TWD since October 2008, so I wasn't there at the beginning, but Dorie's Baking - From My Home to Yours is already the most used cookbook that I own.
I am over cake at the moment, and have never made Tarte Tatin before, so that is what I made. For the base, I used home made puff pastry, left over from a Daring Bakers project, and I used Granny Smith apples.
I always wondered what the fuss was about making Tarte Tatin - why is it regarded as difficult? I found out when I flipped out my tart - all of my carefully laid concentric circles were laid to naught, as ALL of the fruit tipped off the tart when I flipped it over out of the oven. (For the uninitiated, you make tarte tatin with the fruit on the bottom, then flip it over once it is cooked so that the fruit is on top.) So if the apple pattern on top of my tart looks a little haphazard - it is.
That said, the tarte tatin tasted delicious - as it would with all of that sugar and butter. I have just returned from family holidays with a groaning stomach, so having now tasted a small slice of this tart, the rest is going to work so that other people can help me with it.
Happy New Year to all TWD members everywhere, and to all my readers!
Tarte Tatin is one of the recipes I have bookmarked to make a long time ago but have not made it yet. Happy New Year to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThe flipping was my least-favorite part of this! It looks like yours turned out great though. I hope your co-workers enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteThe flipping truly was a PITA. But, it was truly delicious!
ReplyDeleteHow great is tarte tatin. One of my favourite desserts. That flipping always makes me nervous!
ReplyDeleteCiao !! Flipping was not easy but the looks of your tart were not damaged it looks super !!
ReplyDeleteHappy Newyear. I love tarte tatin and this looks so so super yummy.
ReplyDeleteOh man. I think this looks pretty incredible. Look how juicy the apples are! Excellent work.
ReplyDeleteAhh yes the notorious turning out of the tarte tatin! I must say that even with the pieces moving, it does look unmistakedly luscious :D
ReplyDeletehappy new year - and happy 2nd TWD anniversary - you seem to be very regular with the TWD and get to make lots of interesting baking - I have never made a tart tatin but will remember how tricky it can be when I finally have a go
ReplyDeleteIt's great that your group Tuesdays with Dorie has gotten you to make things you've never made before! The tarte tatin looks delicious and congratulations on your second year anniversary!
ReplyDeleteI've never tried a tarte tatin. Laughed when I read your comment about flipping. I just cross my fingers and hope everytime I flip anything!
ReplyDeleteStill, as long as it tasted great, who cares? It's only because we bloggers like our photos picture perfect. Doesn't always happen.
I was so afraid that my apples would stick, but they didn't, as a matter of fact, I didn't have any trouble flipping it at all.
ReplyDeleteEven haphazard, your tarte looks wonderful.
Looks very pretty and delicious. I made a half version...didn't trust myself with a whole one! We were so dessert-ed out for weeks that this week I made both recipes, but only half of each. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHahaha I'm glad you are able to give share it with others! It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLooks good enough to eat to me! I made the cake instead...mistake. :)
ReplyDeleteYour tart looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to have met you through TWD!
I am so envious. I'm going through a bit of a pie thing right now but am way too nervous about trying tarte tatin for the flipping part.
ReplyDeleteI was worried about the flipping too but luckily it worked. Your tarte looks lovely. Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I'll have to make this, too, at some point!
ReplyDeleteI'm a terrible flipper. Quesdillas and pancakes always look goofy when I'm around--but this looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBaking... is pretty amazing, isn't it? I haven't yet make her Tarte Tartin, but it's definitely been bookmarked... for when my jeans start to fit agai. Heheh.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
never tried or eaten this...but must say it looks divine!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!!! I've never made Tarte tatin. It is on my list (a very very long list)
ReplyDeleteTarte tatin is one of those dishes that stays near the top of my "to bake" list without ever actually getting made!
ReplyDeleteNever mind about your lovely circles - it still looks beautiful
I think your tarte tatin looks beautiful :) Even if the flipping didn't work out well I think it looks great...and I'm sure it tasted even better :)
ReplyDeleteI think your tarte looks beautiful! I would have never known that the apples didn't flip well. I thought this dessert was delicious!! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fab! The flipping is always so tricky!
ReplyDeleteLooks just right to me. I think the flipping depends on how much the caramelization holds the apples together. It was fun to make.
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