Tarte tatin
noun
a French dessert of caramelized upside-down apple tart
Examples
Serve tarte Tatin lukewarm with vanilla ice cream, heavy cream or whipped cream.
Word Origin
c. 1931, created by the Tatin sisters, hoteliers of Loir de Cher, France
Usage Note
cooking
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