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French Heirloom Tomato Tart Tatin with Lavender Honey

Name: French Heirloom Tomato Tart Tatin with Lavender Honey
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs heirloom tomatoes, sliced thickly; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup honey; 1 tsp dried lavender; 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed if frozen; 1 egg, beaten for egg wash

This elegant tart combines the rich flavors of caramelized heirloom tomatoes with the aromatic touch of lavender-infused honey, perfect for a gourmet brunch or a classy appetizer.

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 8, 2025

French Heirloom Tomato Tart Tatin with Lavender Honey — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Caramelized Heirloom Tomatoes

For the Lavender Honey

For the Pastry

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 223 kcal
Protein: 2.8 g
Carbs: 31.3 g
Fat: 11 g
Fiber: 1.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1336 kcal
Protein: 17 g
Carbs: 188 g
Fat: 66 g
Fiber: 10 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 1/2 lbs heirloom tomatoes sliced thickly	90	5	20	1	7
3 tbsp unsalted butter	300	0	0	33	0
3 tbsp sugar	150	0	39	0	0
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar	14	0	3	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 cup honey	260	0	70	0	0
1 tsp dried lavender	2	0	0	0	0
1 sheet puff pastry thawed if frozen	450	6	55	27	3
1 egg beaten for egg wash	70	6	1	5	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Caramelizing the Tomatoes

1
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2
Melt Butter and Dissolve Sugar
In a heavy skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar until it dissolves.
Tip: Ensure the sugar fully dissolves in the butter to avoid grainy caramel.
3
Caramelize Tomatoes
Add the sliced heirloom tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and cook for 10-12 minutes until slightly caramelized.

Preparing the Lavender Honey Infusion

1
Warm Honey
In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey gently.
2
Infuse with Lavender
Add dried lavender and stir. Let it infuse on low for 5 minutes.
3
Strain Honey
Strain the honey to remove lavender bits. Set aside.

How to Make French Heirloom Tomato Tart Tatin with Lavender Honey

Total time: 2 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Assemble Tart
Arrange caramelized tomatoes in a tart pan, overlapping slightly.
2
Cover with Pastry
Gently place the puff pastry over the tomatoes, tucking the edges inside.
3
Bake Tart
Apply an egg wash over the pastry for a golden finish and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden.