Apple Tarte Tatin
Apple Tarte Tatin is a classic French upside-down pastry where apples are caramelized in butter and sugar before being baked under a layer of puff pastry, then inverted for serving. It was famously created by accident at the Tatin sisters' hotel in Lamotte-Beuvron, France, in the late 19th century. The dish is celebrated for its rich, buttery caramel and tender, deeply flavored apples.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the sugar, butter, and pastry. A single serving provides a quick energy boost and small amounts of vitamins from the apples, but is best enjoyed as an occasional treat due to its high calorie content.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
Per 1 slice (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved example of a 'happy accident' in culinary history that became a staple of French pâtisserie. Nutritionally, the cooking process concentrates the natural sugars in the apples, making it a sweet yet fruit-forward dessert.
