French Heirloom Tomato Tart Tatin with Lavender Honey

Name: French Heirloom Tomato Tart Tatin with Lavender Honey
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs heirloom tomatoes; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; Salt and pepper; 1/4 cup honey; 1 tsp dried lavender; 1 sheet puff pastry; 1 egg

A delightful twist on the classic tart using succulent heirloom tomatoes

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.

1 h 30 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Caramelized Heirloom Tomatoes

1 1/2 lbs heirloom tomatoes

sliced thickly

3 tbsp unsalted butter

3 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Lavender Honey

1/4 cup honey

1 tsp dried lavender

For the Pastry

1 sheet puff pastry

thawed if frozen

1 egg

beaten for egg wash

Preparation

Caramelizing the Tomatoes

Preheat Oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Melt Butter and Dissolve Sugar

In a heavy skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar until it dissolves.

Ensure the sugar fully dissolves in the butter to avoid grainy caramel.

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

Warm Honey

In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey gently.

Infuse with Lavender

Add dried lavender and stir. Let it infuse on low for 5 minutes.

Strain Honey

Strain the honey to remove lavender bits. Set aside.

Cooking Process

Assemble Tart

Arrange caramelized tomatoes in a tart pan, overlapping slightly.

Cover with Pastry

Gently place the puff pastry over the tomatoes, tucking the edges inside.

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.

Use puff pastry directly from the fridge to ensure it puffs up beautifully.

Plating & Serving