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Shallot Tarte Tatin: Savory Twist on a Sweet Favorite

2009_05_26-shallottart.jpgOnion lovers, take note. This caramelized tart, a riff on the classic apple version, calls for 28 shallots plus a gooey red onion jam.

 
 

We saw this recipe on a new (to us), beautifully photographed food blog, O Pistachio. The tart is baked just like a tarte Tatin, with the pastry fitted on top of the caramelized onions. Then you invert the whole thing onto a plate to serve.

The pastry is a store-bought puff pastry, which makes the process easier, and Philomena, the author of O Pistachio, assures us that it isn't onion overload, since they are cooked down and sweetened.

Get the recipe: Shallot Tarte Tatin, from O Pistachio

We think this dish is so versatile. It could be an appetizer, sliced into thin pieces, a side dish to a pork tenderloin, or a main course, served with a big green salad. It might even taste good at room temperature, making it ideal for a summer picnic.

Related: Recipe: Cipollini and Mushroom Tart

(Image: Philomena of O Pistachio. Used with permission.)

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Roundup - Food Blogs, Ingredients - Vegetables, onion, shallot, caramelized onions, tarte tatin

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Comments (3)

Oooh, ahhhh! Nice idea. I think I'd serve it with a dollop of creme fraiche.

posted by Dana McCauley on May 26th 2009 at 8:39am
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This looks amazing! Great find! I can't wait to check out her blog as well.

posted by fresh365 on May 26th 2009 at 9:53am
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Oh. My. B'god.

*print print print*

Just gorgeous! So many shallots! And the blog is gorgeous, too. Love it!

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posted by eprewitt on May 26th 2009 at 2:23pm
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