Rhubarb and cranberry tarte tatin
Rhubarb is a seasonal treat and so pretty. This simple tart is simple to make and makes an impressive dessert which can be parev if you use a dairyfree puff pastry.
INGREDIENTS
500g rhubarb Vanilla extract, a few drops 125g caster sugar
30g cranberries
350g puff pastry
A little flour for rolling
METHOD
● Wash the rhubarb and cut the stems into 2.5cm-3cm pieces. Add the sugar and vanilla extract and mix.
● Place the pieces in an ovenproof frying pan of about 24cm diameter and cook over low to medium heat for 6-8 minutes maximum. Do not overcook — you want softened but visible pieces of rhubarb.
● Add the cranberries then leave to cool before arranging the pieces in the pan — this will be the top of the tart.
● On a lightly floured surface roll the pastry to 3mm thickness and cut a circle the same diameter as the pan — use a plate of the same size as a guide. Sprinkle with a little flour.
● Roll the pastry around a rolling pin so you can lift it up. Then unroll it over the cooked rhubarb in the pan.
● Gently prick the pastry all over lightly with a fork.
● Cook at 180°C for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
● Carefully remove from the oven – making sure to remember to use an oven glove around the pan handle — and turn the tarte over on a serving plate
● Eat warm on its own or with a helping of crème fraiche