Name: Shallot Tarte Tatin
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 x 320g Jus-Rol™ Ready-Rolled Puff Pastry Sheet; 400g shallots, peeled and halved; 50g sugar; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; A few sprigs thyme, leaves picked

Autumn Recipe: Shallot Tarte Tatin

Treat your tastebuds to golden, caramelised shallots on a bed of buttery pastry with this easy tarte tatin recipe. A beautiful blend of sweet and savoury, enjoy this autumn recipe on its own or as a side dish to your seasonal feast.

Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 65 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 x 320g Jus-Rol™ Ready-Rolled Puff Pastry Sheet
1 tablespoon olive oil
400g shallots, peeled and halved
50g sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoons butter
A few sprigs thyme, leaves picked

Equipment:

Baking Tray
Sharp Knife
Frying Pan

Method:

Roll out the puff pastry, then cut it into a circle measuring about 2½cm larger in diameter than the large ovenproof frying pan (about 27½cm) you’ll be making the tarte in. Transfer the pastry circle to a lined baking tray and chill for about 20 minutes.
Heat the oven to 160°C fan (350°F).
Heat the olive oil in the frying pan. Fry the shallot halves for 4 to 5 minutes until caramelised. Add the sugar and vinegars, and cook for 10 minutes, turning and basting the shallots regularly. Once the shallots are tender, stir in the butter and thyme, and arrange neatly, with the cut sides facing down, cooling slightly.
Put the pastry circle over the shallots, tucking it down and round at the edges and prick a few times with a knife to allow steam to escape. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
Cool for 5 minutes, then put a large serving plate over the pan and very carefully flip it over to turn the tart out. Decorate with thyme leaves and crumbled feta cheese.

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