The tarte Tatin originated in the Loire Valley in France. It is named after the hotel it was produced in, l’Hotel Tatin, in 1888. Based on the story told, one of the Tatin sisters, known for her apple tart baked it in the oven the wrong way, resulting in an upside down apple tart.
Although the apple tart, or in other countries an apple pie, is not uncommon the creation of this now famous dessert comes with a story. By providing a history and a story to a food it allows it to become more embedded in memories. In my family apple pie is a common dessert served and only once before have I made this dessert. My mum and I had a French chef come to our house and taught us how to create a three course French dinner, finishing with the decadent tarte Tatin. To say I was impressed with my own cooking skills would be an understatement (along with a lot of assistance from the chef). I cannot say I will be making my own pastry every weekend going forward but the challenge of that was enjoyable.
More closely resembling a deconstructed tarte due to cutting, and the inability to transport with ease, the presentation was slightly subpar. As it could not be served hot it left a bit to the imagination of how the buttery, caramel tarte would taste. I can only be pleased that I got to eat it fresh out of the oven.
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