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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