Fig, hazelnut and vanilla tarte Tatin recipe

Fig, hazelnut and vanilla tarte Tatin

An exciting take on the tarte Tatin with sweet figs, aromatic vanilla and a buttery pastry casing.

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  • Serves 4
  • 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook and 10 mins to cool
  • 546 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 50g butter
  • 50g caster sugar
  • 1 vanilla pod, and seeds
  • 6-7 figs
  • 320g pack ready rolled puff pastry
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 25g (1oz) hazelnuts, chopped and toasted

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Each serving contains

Energy
2280kJ 546.0kcal
27%
Fat
35g
high50%
Saturates
16g
high82%
Salt
0.7g
medium12%
Sugars
24g
medium26%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 52.6gProtein 8.6gFibre 4.9g

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to gas mark 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Melt the butter and caster sugar in a 20cm (8in) ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat, then add the vanilla pod and seeds. Swirl around until it turns a golden caramel then remove the empty vanilla pod.
  2. Halve the figs and place cut side down in the pan so they cover the base snugly. Leave to cool for 2 mins.
  3. Unroll the puff pastry and cut out a circle 2cm (1in) wider than the pan. Put over the figs, pressing down the sides to ensure the pastry meets the edge. Prick with a fork, brush with the beatenegg, then bake for 20-25 mins.
  4. Cool for 5-10 mins in the pan, then carefully run a sharp knife between the pastry and the edge, place a serving plate over the top and invert the pan. Scatter with the hazelnuts to serve.
    • Freezing and defrosting guidelines

      Once the dish has cooled completely, transfer it to an airtight, freezer-safe container, seal and freeze for up to 1-3 months. To serve, defrost thoroughly in the fridge overnight before reheating. Loosely cover with foil and bake until dish is thoroughly heated through. Reheat until piping hot.

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