Root Vegetable Tarte Tatin (2024)

  • Has anyone made this the day before? Wondering if it gets soggy or mushy overnight.

    • Allenj

    • Rhode Island

    • 11/22/2023

  • This dish can slay other side dishes at the Thanksgiving table. Being savory and not sweet, it works better with Turkey mashed potatoes and stuffing. The caramel is a little bitter and adds depth to its flavor profile, I usually leave out the crust. It is too heavy for a carbo laden meal. Unless I am serving it only with a light salad.

    • heatherverran

    • SquawValley, CA

    • 10/28/2020

  • I found this dish to be 2.5 forks, just shy of 3. It wasn't a disaster by any means - it both tasted good and looked nice but not as much as it should have. Pros: the instructions were accurate. Made it exactly as stated and found no issues with mushiness, quantities, cooking times, etc. Another pro was that this was an unusual dish and a bit of a showpiece for guests. Cons: lacked depth of flavor (used the 2 potatoes, carrots parsnips and one small turnip; goat cheese, etc); and the caramel didn't really create that great, semi-binding sheen (that you get with most tarte tatins) when deplated for dinner. Was it because the vegetables released too much liquid? I really don't know. So I was disappointed.

    • jsbjk

    • Winnetka, IL

    • 12/10/2019

  • This is really good but a) it’s a bit small so I would make two or a larger dish. B) also, I used two layers of vegetables. One layer would be very little in the way of veggies. C). I also used regular and purple potatoes and yellow and orange carrots. Very pretty. D). Last, the caramel never darkened, even after 8 minutes. It worked nonetheless but I didn’t want to wait as it looked like it would crystallize.

  • So delicious... I would give this 5 stars if I could. Definitely good enough for guests. I added leeks because I had them and they were a great add. I also used pre-made crust which made this so so easy to make. Thanks for the recipe. Loved it.

    • ajv1

    • Boston, MA

    • 12/10/2018

  • DELISH. I followed others' advice: store-bought pie dough to save time, lowering original roasting minutes to avoid mushiness, and I added a beet for color. Couldn't quite get the caramel to brown (I'm away from home so don't have my own "gear,") but it didn't matter, still gave a nice glaze. I'd personally slice veg a bit thinner next time (~1/4"?) and make sure I got two good layers; I like the coverage. Going to play with celery root next time, maybe a turnip! Great vegetarian dish that will definitely be a course for my New Year's Eve dinner menu. (Any advice on what to sub for the goat cheese that will still keep it creamy for my vegan pals?)

    • annieedgerton7194

    • New York, NY

    • 12/3/2018

  • Delicious, great eye-appeal and easy to make. I made it as a brunch dish and followed the recipe except that I did not use potatoes. I used sweet potato, purple carrots, parsnips and the red onion. I had fig goat cheese so I used that instead of regular goat cheese and I used a premade crust. Next time I may try cutting the carrots lengthwise instead of into rounds and fit them in between the other veggie rounds to form spokes -I think it will be more proportional to the other vegetable cuts and be visually more interesting on the plate. I may also roast initially at a higher temperature for a shorter period of time to get the browning on the veggies and leaving them a little al dente so when they go in the oven for the second time they will not overcook. Will definitely make it again - and often!

    • linnie_trenholm

    • Warren, Maine

    • 9/23/2018

  • Very good recipe, but would leave out the crust next time. It seemed redundant. I also had extra veggies, but just layered them.

  • I am an outlier on this for sure. I had way too many veggies to lay out in a single layer in a 9" pie plate and I didnt even use the white potato. Not sure why this did not seem to happen to other posters. Also, thought the cooking time was too long. Recipe calls to roast veggies for 30 min at 400 until veggies are tender, then bake it an additional 35 - 40 min AFTER veggies are already tender! That just made veggies mushy. I might try this recipe again but would cut way back on roasting time.

    • mainers

    • Maine

    • 11/22/2016

  • AMAZING! I did a test run tonight because I want to make it for Thanksgiving as the vegetarian main dish. Instead of the potatoes, I used beets and butternut squash ( I know, it ruins the root vegetable thing but since sweet potatoes and mashed potatoes are already being served, I wanted to add something different). Besides that swap, I followed the recipe to a tee and ended up eating half the tarte myself! Soooo good. I kept the beats separate during roasting to minimize the bleed, but once it was finished, it was a beautiful ruby anyway and the beets stood out as dark purple. Would be great for Christmas! I can't overstate how good this was.

    • jleehoffman

    • Maryland

    • 11/13/2016

  • This was really fun. I followed the recipe except I used a store crust to make it easy. As I was putting it together I was thinking, this just isn't going to be that exciting, but it was great. The tangy goat cheese with the caramel glaze is awesome. The various root vegetables make for different textures, the sweet potatoes almost creamy and the parsnip and carrots firmer. Served with a green salad, a great weekday dinner and leftovers were good the next day. I will definitely be making again.

    • laholladay

    • Howell, MI

    • 3/1/2016

  • I made this because I had parsnips, sweet potato and refrigerated pie crust on hand. It was delicious! Changes I made due to items on hand were: no white potatoes, white onion instead of red, habanero jack instead of goat cheese, dried rosemary, refrigerated pie crust. My husband and I both loved it. My sweet potato was BIG. Next time I'll try less sweet potato and more parsnips (probably 2).

    • MLD

    • Denver, CO

    • 2/22/2016

  • Made this for Xmas day and I think there may be an easier way to do it. Overall the flavor of the veggies was good, but the butter crust was tasteless and mine was like cardboard (my skill set is weak on crust anyway). And making it added a huge amount of time when, for the flavor, a store-bought frozen crust would have been just as good. So, if I make it again, I may:1. keep the sweet potato,ditch the white potato, keep the parsnips and carrots.2. make the caramel in my pyrex pie pan instead of in a separate saucepan, on my glass top stove.3. forget the crust and maybe a) go crustless and hope it can be flipped and stay together; b) try a seasoned cornbread with sage and rosemary; or c) maybe do a shepard's pie top with garlic mashed potato and again hope the flipping works without a crust to hold everything together.

    • jbscanlan

    • north of vancouver BC

    • 12/26/2015

  • Amazing! It is requested at my Thanksgiving dinner every year!

    • mwbookkeeper

    • Chicago,IL

    • 9/19/2015

  • Spectacular!!!!!!!! One of the best recipes I have tried from epicurious. I used a large sweet potato and a fairly large baking potato, so probably had more potato that I needed. Made no difference...just more to love!!This is totally company worthy, so I will be sharing this at my next dinner with friends.

    • phoov

    • NC

    • 3/24/2015

  • Root Vegetable Tarte Tatin (2024)

    FAQs

    What does La Tarte Tatin mean in english? ›

    The tarte Tatin (French pronunciation: [taʁt tatɛ̃]), named after the Tatin sisters who invented it and served it in their hotel as its signature dish, is a pastry in which the fruit (usually apples) is caramelized in butter and sugar before the tart is baked.

    What can I use instead of a Tarte Tatin tin? ›

    You could use a cast iron ovenproof pan but as these are sturdier in construction than a tart tatin pan it will need to be preheated in the oven for slightly longer than the thin metal pan. We would suggest giving it 10-15 minutes in the oven before using.

    What is the best pan for tatin? ›

    Cast iron, enameled cast iron, or a special tarte tatin mold, available at many kitchenware shops, are best. In any case, it should be heavy-bottomed, with a handle that can withstand the heat of the oven.

    What is a tarte in French slang? ›

    Tarte can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is simple, easy or stupid.

    What's the difference between a tart tatin and a galette? ›

    Whereas pies and tarts are baked in a mould or dish, galettes are freeform; laid on a flat sheet, its edges are turned up and folded inward by hand, producing a rustic appeal and a distinct shape—while tarts and pies have crusts that are wither straight or widen at the mouth, the mouths of galettes are smaller than its ...

    How do you keep Tarte Tatin from getting soggy? ›

    This may be more of an issue with apples than with pears. Some bakers suggest cutting the fruit and placing it in the refrigerator overnight to dry out and prevent this. Another reason the dessert may become soggy is if it sits out too long. Tarte tatin is best enjoyed warm as the crust will get soggy as it cools.

    What is unusual about Tarte Tatin? ›

    Named after the woman who invented it, the Tarte Tatin (tart tah-TAN) is a famous French "upside-down" caramelized apple tart or Tarte aux pommes (caramélisé). Basically, the apples are underneath the dough – topsy-turvy indeed.

    What pastry is Tarte Tatin made of? ›

    Refer to my sweet shortcrust recipe (using a food processor) or use ready-made shortcrust pastry. You can also use pre-made puff pastry. Allow the dough to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes after removing it from the fridge. Prepare the apples ONLY once the dough has rested after refrigeration.

    Who should not eat root vegetables? ›

    Strict Jains do not eat root vegetables, such as potatoes, onions, roots and tubers, as they are considered ananthkay. Ananthkay means one body, but containing infinite lives. A root vegetable, such as potato, though appearing to be a single object, is said to contain infinite lives.

    What culture doesn t eat root vegetables? ›

    The principle of nonviolence includes doing no harm to humans, plants, animals, and nature. For that reason, Jains are strict vegetarians—so strict, in fact, that eating root vegetables is not allowed because removing the root would kill the plant.

    Is a cucumber a root vegetable? ›

    Because cucumbers have seeds in the middle and grow from the flower of a cucumber plant, they are botanically a fruit. Botanical vegetables may be other edible structures of a plant, such as the leaves, stems and roots, and they do not have seeds.

    Can you cook tarte tatin in a stainless steel pan? ›

    At this heat, the pastry will puff and the apples will cook in the same amount of time. Choose a pan that will fit in your oven – an ovenproof cast-iron or heavy-based stainless steel pan holds heat well and is designed to cook on the stovetop as well as in the oven, which is what you will need for this recipe.

    Can I reheat tarte tatin? ›

    You can cook the tart a day in advance, keep it in the mould and reheat it at 150°C for 20 minutes. Special equipment needed: a 21cm tarte tatin dish (the ceramic Emile Henry Tarte Tatin dish from www.lakeland.co.uk is ideal for preventing the caramel from burning and de-moulding the tatin).

    What size is a tarte tatin pan? ›

    Additional information
    Weight0.3 kg
    Dimensions29 × 29 × 29 cm
    Size11 x 2 Inches, 8 x 2 Inches
    MaterialAnodised Aluminium
    BrandSilverwood

    What does tarte mean in English? ›

    tart [noun] a pie containing eg fruit or jam.

    What is La tarte English? ›

    A pie consists of meat, vegetables, or fruit, baked in pastry. ... a slice of apple pie.

    What is tarte au sucre translation to english? ›

    Sugar pie is a dessert in northern French and Belgian cuisine, where it is called tarte au sucre. It is also popular in Canada.

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