Tarte Tatin

Tarte Tatin is a classic French upside-down pastry featuring caramelized fruit, typically apples, baked beneath a buttery, flaky crust. Originating in the Loire Valley, it's famous for its rich, glossy topping and tender fruit filling.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat due to the caramelized sugar, butter, and pastry, offering minimal protein. A standard serving provides roughly 300-400 calories, primarily from simple sugars and saturated fats.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	35 g
Sodium	180 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Vitamin C	5 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.05 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg

Per 1 slice (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Tarte Tatin is a celebrated example of accidental culinary genius, reportedly created by the Tatin sisters in the 19th century. Nutritionally, the caramelization process creates complex flavors but doesn't add significant nutrients beyond the natural fruit sugars.