Tropea Onion Tarte Tatin, let’s immediately say that the tarte tatin is a cake (usually the original is made with apples typical of France) upside-down in which the fruit and in this case the onions are caramelized. Let’s get to know the onions a little better. There are many varieties of onions which for practicality we summarize in three groups: red, golden, and white, which we all obviously know. The red and golden ones are autumnal, and here come the Tropea onions, sweet with a unique flavor that I will use today for my tarte tatin, and then there are those summer ones, the white ones. I premise that all year round all the qualities of onions are on the market, and naturally also those from Tropea. Indeed, Tropea onions start in October and we find them until the end of March.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 50 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter, and Spring, All Seasons
- Energy 272.32 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 34.50 (g) of which sugars 2.76 (g)
- Proteins 5.97 (g)
- Fat 13.63 (g) of which saturated 2.23 (g)of which unsaturated 0.00 (g)
- Fibers 1.47 (g)
- Sodium 850.97 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 65 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Tropea Onion Tarte Tatin
- 3.5 oz water
- cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1.75 tsp dry yeast
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 Tropea red onions
- oz Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Tools for Preparing the Onion Tarte Tatin
- Baking pan
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Rolling pin
- Work surface
- Parchment paper
- Mandolin
- Grater
Steps for Preparing the Onion Tarte Tatin
Start by preparing the shortcrust pastry.
In the glass bowl, combine the water
with the extra virgin olive oil.
In the flour, add the yeast and salt and start pouring them together into the bowl with water and oil.
Start mixing to combine the ingredients and gradually add all the flour.
Finally, knead the ingredients by hand and then transfer to the work surface. Cover and let rest for a few minutes.
Place parchment paper brushed with extra virgin olive oil, some rosemary leaves with salt and oregano over the baking pan.
Arrange the onion slices to cover the entire pan.
Add some grated Pecorino cheese (or another cheese like Parmesan, if you prefer).
Roll out the shortcrust pastry to the width of the pan
and cover the onions in the pan, covering them completely.
Compact the shortcrust pastry well over the onions and prick it with a fork. Bake in a hot oven at 350°F for 30 minutes.
Wait a few minutes before turning it over.
Once the onion tarte tatin is ready, place it on a plate and flip it, gently remove the parchment paper.
And here it is, ready for a tasty and delicious appetizer.
FAQ
Where to store onions at home?
Onions are stored at home in a cool, well-ventilated, and especially dark place.
Can you freeze onions?
Yes, you can certainly freeze onions, preferably in single portions ready to be used for sautés, therefore already chopped.
