Baby Beet Tarte Tatin From 'River Cottage Veg'

Name: Baby Beet Tarte Tatin From 'River Cottage Veg'
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/3 cups (300g) all-purpose flour; A pinch of sea salt; 1/2 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons (150g) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small cubes; Ice water; 8 ounces (250g) rough puff pastry (see above) or all-butter puff pastry (ready-made); A knob of butter; 1 tablespoon canola or olive oil; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 10 to 14 ounces (300 to 400g) baby beets (the size of a golf ball or no bigger than a small apple), scrubbed and halved; 1 or 2 shallots or 3 or 4 green onions, trimmed and very finely chopped; 1 teaspoon English mustard; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1/4 cup (60ml) canola oil; A pinch of sugar; A handful of parsley leaves, finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 1/3 cups (300g) all-purpose flour
A pinch of sea salt
1/2 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons (150g) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Ice water
8 ounces (250g) rough puff pastry (see above) or all-butter puff pastry (ready-made)
A knob of butter
1 tablespoon canola or olive oil
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
10 to 14 ounces (300 to 400g) baby beets (the size of a golf ball or no bigger than a small apple), scrubbed and halved
1 or 2 shallots or 3 or 4 green onions, trimmed and very finely chopped
1 teaspoon English mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 cup (60ml) canola oil
A pinch of sugar
A handful of parsley leaves, finely chopped

1
Mix the flour with the salt, then add the cubed butter and toss until the pieces are coated in the flour. Stir in just enough ice water (about 2/3 cup or 150 ml) to bring the mixture together into a fairly firm dough.
2
On a well-floured surface, shape the dough into a rectangle with your hands and then roll it out in one direction, away from you, so you end up with a rectangle about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick. Fold the far third towards you, then fold the nearest third over that (rather like folding a business letter), so that you now have a rectangle made up of 3 equal layers. Give the pastry a quarter turn, then repeat the rolling, folding, and turning process 5 more times. Wrap the pastry in plastic wrap and rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes or up to an hour.
3
Preheat the oven to 375u00b0F / 190u00b0C. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch / 5mm. Take an ovenproof frying pan (or a tarte tatin dish) roughly 8 inches / 20cm in diameter, place it upside down on the pastry, and cut around it. Wrap the pastry disk and place it in the fridge.
4
Melt the butter with the oil in the frying pan (or tarte tatin dish). Add the cider vinegar, sugar, and some salt and pepper, stir well, then add the halved beets and toss to coat. You want the beets to fill the pan snugly, so add a few more if you need to. Cover the pan with foil, transfer to the oven, and roast for 30 to 40 minutes, until the beets are tender.
5
Take the pan from the oven and rearrange the beet halves neatly, placing them cut side up. Lay the pastry disk over the beets, patting it down and tucking in the edges down the side of the pan. Return to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the pastry is fully puffed up and golden brown.
6
Leave the tarte to cool in its pan for about 15 minutes, then turn it out by putting a plate over the top and inverting it. Pour any juices left in the pan back over the beets.
7
Put the ingredients for the vinaigrette into a screw-topped jar, season well with salt and pepper, and shake to combine. Trickle over the tarte tatin and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/3 cups (300g) all-purpose flour, A pinch of sea salt, 1/2 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons (150g) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, Ice water, and more.

Yes, Baby Beet Tarte Tatin From 'River Cottage Veg' falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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