Rhubarb and ginger tarte tatin

Rhubarb and ginger tarte tatin

By Alexey Zubenko
30’ Prep time
50’ Cook time
80’ Total time
313 Calories
6 Serving

Summary

Tarte tatin, a one-crust upside-down apple pie, was the creation and claim to fame of a pair of french sisters who lived in france's loire valley. this version made with fresh ontario rhubarb and crystallized ginger celebrates spring in a most delicious way.
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Step by Step

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Step 1

On floured surface, roll out pastry into circle slightly larger than medium ovenproof skillet; set aside. In large bowl, toss together 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the sugar, rhubarb and flour; set aside.
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Step 2

Place remaining sugar, butter and water in medium ovenproof skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring often, until sugar melts and mixture begins to bubble. Simmer gently, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Sprinkle ginger evenly over sugar mixture.
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Step 3

Arrange rhubarb in decorative pattern on sugar mixture (pie will be inverted to serve). Sprinkle any remaining flour mixture in bowl over rhubarb. Place pastry over rhubarb in pan; trim to fit. Cut steam vent in pastry. (Tarte can be assembled to this point 1 hour ahead.) Bake in 425°F (220°C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until pastry is browned and rhubarb mixture is bubbly. Let cool in pan for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Step 4

Loosen pastry edge; carefully invert tarte onto serving platter. Scrape rhubarb pieces stuck to pan on top. Serve warm topped with ice cream.

Ingredient

  • All-purpose flour
    All-purpose flour
    25 ml
  • Granulated sugar
    Granulated sugar
    175 ml
  • Each of butter and water
    Each of butter and water
    25 ml
  • (1.25 l) chopped (1-1/2 inch/4 cm pieces) ontario rhubarb
    (1.25 l) chopped (1-1/2 inch/4 cm pieces) ontario rhubarb
    5 cups
  • Minced crystallized ginger
    Minced crystallized ginger
    75 ml
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