Beetroot, Apple and Feta Tarte Tatin with Balsamic and Thyme

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A savoury mini tarte tatin with caramelised shallot, beetroot, apple, puff pastry, feta and thyme. Sweet, tangy and impressive without much effort.
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Servings
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
 

  • 1 shallot peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter plus extra for greasing
  • 1 raw beetroot peeled and sliced
  • 2 tsp balsamic cream plus extra to serve
  • 1 apple peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 roll ready-made puff pastry
  • 50 g feta crumbled
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C. Caramelise the shallot in a little butter. Add the beetroot slices and 1 tsp balsamic cream. Simmer until the beetroot softens and season with pepper.
    1 shallot, 1 tbsp butter, 1 raw beetroot, 2 tsp balsamic cream, pepper
  • Grease two small springform tins with butter. Add the beetroot and shallot, then the apple slices. Cut puff pastry circles to fit the tins and cover each one.
    1 apple, 1 roll ready-made puff pastry
  • Bake for 25 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes, then turn out onto plates. Finish with feta, thyme and a little balsamic cream. Serve with a fresh salad.
    50 g feta, 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Chef's notes

Use small tins for individual tartes, or one larger tin if preferred.
Drink pairing
The beetroot, apple and balsamic bring sweetness and acidity, while feta adds salt. Pair with bright, dry drinks.

Alcoholic

  • Dry Rosé
  • Beaujolais
  • Dry Cava

Non alcoholic

  • Apple and thyme sparkling water
  • Hibiscus iced tea
  • Alcohol-free sparkling rosé
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 203kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 22g (7%) | Protein: 5g (10%) | Fat: 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Cholesterol: 38mg (13%) | Sodium: 366mg (16%) | Potassium: 296mg (8%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 14g (16%) | Vitamin A: 394IU (8%) | Vitamin B12: 0.4µg (7%) | Vitamin C: 9mg (11%) | Vitamin D: 0.1µg (1%) | Vitamin E: 0.4mg (3%) | Vitamin K: 3µg (3%) | Folate: 61µg (15%)

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