Imagine an ornate sunflower blooming on your plate. Soft golden-brown pieces of squash are artfully arranged and glazed in a glistening rosemary-infused caramel, the heart of this mesmerizing flower. Perched delicately atop is a rustic layer of puff pastry, its golden, flaky crust echoing the squash's hue. Randomly placed sprigs of fresh rosemary add an earthy green contrast to this warm palette.

Golden Squash Tarte Tatin

Name: Golden Squash Tarte Tatin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 small golden squash peeled, sliced to 1/2 inch rounds; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary plus additional for garnishing; 2 tablespoons raw brown sugar; 4 tablespoons vegetable butter; 1 sheet puff pastry; pinch sea salt; pinch black pepper

Upside-down squash tart with buttery caramel and herbs.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 35 minutes

Style French

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · November 25, 2024

A little about this dish

Introducing 'Golden Squash Tarte Tatin', a divine spin on the traditional French upside-down pastry. This beautiful dish takes full advantage of the in-season squash, offering a nourishing, yet comforting food experience. The tart's centerpiece, 'golden squash', is a rich source of Vitamin A and fiber, while the accompanying fresh rosemary provides distinct fragrant notes, evoking the fall season.

Ingredients (for 2)

Golden squash — 1 small — peeled, sliced to 1/2 inch rounds
Fresh rosemary — 2 sprigs — plus additional for garnishing
Raw brown sugar — 2 tablespoons
Vegetable butter — 4 tablespoons
Puff pastry — 1 sheet
Sea salt — pinch
Black pepper — pinch

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🕰️🌡️

Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Step 2 — 🍳🔥🧈

Melt 4 tablespoons of vegetable butter in a 9-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
Step 3 — 🥄🌿🍚

Stir in 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 2 sprigs of rosemary until sugar is dissolved.
Step 4 — 🥘🍠⭕

Arrange the peeled and sliced golden squash in the skillet in a circular pattern.
Step 5 — 🧂🌶️⏰

Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and then let it caramelize for about 10 minutes.
Step 6 — 🥧💕🍠

Cover squash with one sheet of puff pastry tucking in the edges around the squash.
Step 7 — 🔥🥘⏲️

Move skillet to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.
Step 8 — ❄️⏰🍽️

Let it cool for 5 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate. Be cautious as the skillet is very hot.
Step 9 — 🌿🍽️😋

Garnish with additional rosemary sprigs and serve warm.

A final fox tip

A versatile dish, this Golden Squash Tarte Tatin can be tweaked according to your preference. Swap out squash for apples or pears for a sweeter version. For a burst of flavor, add blue cheese or goat cheese on top just after it comes out of the oven. Make sure the kids are involved in arranging the squash slices, they're going to love it!