Root Vegetable Tarte Tatin

A savory twist on the classic tarte tatin featuring caramelized root vegetables like potato, sweet potato, carrots, and parsnips, topped with goat cheese and fresh herbs. This rustic upside-down tart combines earthy vegetables with a flaky butter crust.

8 servings
1 hr 37 min

Ingredients

  • 1 medium Yukon Gold potato
  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1 medium parsnip
  • 1 small red onion
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt and pepper
  • cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • teaspoons fresh rosemary
  • teaspoons fresh sage
  • 4 ounces fresh goat cheese
  • 1 disk All-Butter Pie Dough
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 400°. Toss potato, sweet potato, carrots, parsnip, and onion with oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper and arrange vegetables in a single layer. Roast until golden around the edges and tender, 30-35 minutes. Let cool.

    35 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, cook sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan over mediumhigh heat, swirling pan occasionally, until mixture is amber-colored, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and add vinegar and a pinch of salt, swirling pan to combine. Quickly pour caramel into a 9"-diameter pie pan; tilt and rotate pan to evenly coat bottom with caramel. Scatter rosemary and sage over top.

    7 min

  3. 3.

    Arrange potatoes, carrots, and parsnips snugly in a single layer on top of caramel, using smaller carrot and parsnip pieces to fill in any holes. Scatter onion rings and crumble goat cheese over vegetables.

    10 min

  4. 4.

    Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12" round. Drape over vegetables, tucking edges into pan. Prick dough all over with a fork. Bake until crust looks dry, about 20 minutes; reduce heat to 350° and bake until crust is golden brown, 15-20 minutes.

    40 min

  5. 5.

    Let tart cool 5 minutes before inverting carefully onto a large plate.

    5 min

  6. 6.

    Do ahead: Vegetables can be roasted 4 hours ahead. Keep at room temperature.