French · dessert

Tarte Tatin

Tarte Tatin reads sweetness 9.2, richness 5.1 and fruity 4.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a French dessert, about 50 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 3.3 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 10.0 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 3.7 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 0.3 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 5.5 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 1.8 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Sweetness 9.2 · Richness 5.1 · Fruity 4.4 · Sourness 3.7 · Funk & Ferment 2.9 · Umami 2.4 · Floral 1.8 · Nutty 1.3 · Salinity 1.2

What's in it (5)

• 6 firm apples (Golden Delicious, peeled, cored, and quartered
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 sheet (about 9 oz) all-butter puff pastry
• 1/2 cup crème fraîche (to serve)

Time & effort: about 50 min (15 min active) · effort: easy

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 146 kcal, 2.2 g protein, 4.1 g fat, 31.9 g carbs

Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (3 steps)

1. Cook apples in butter and sugar in an ovenproof skillet until deeply caramelized and tender.
2. Drape pastry over the apples, tucking the edges in, and bake until golden.
3. Cool briefly, then invert onto a plate so the caramelized apples face up; serve warm with crème fraîche.

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• Bread and Butter Pudding — British
• Bingsu (빙수) — Korean
• Flan con Dulce de Leche — Argentine

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