Created by Meg Greenarce
What you need:
- Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 Cup Sugar
- ¼ Cup Butter
- Figs
- Shallots
- Thyme
- Puff Pastry
Instructions:
- Roll the pastry to 1/2cm thick and cut into shape by using the tart tatin case.
- Peel and slice the Shallots to 1cm thick
- Heat a pan with oil and add the Shallots and Thyme. Cook until the Shallots are golden brown on the bottom and season.
- Place the Shallots evenly into the cases.
- Place 1 cup of Sugar in a clean saucepan and add enough Water to cover.
- Leave the Sugar on a medium heat to caramelise.
- Once it is golden brown, stir in a drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar and ¼ Cup of Butter.
- Once the Butter is fully melted, spoon the mixture over the shallots.
- Place the pastry on top of the Tarts and brush some melted Butter on top and sprinkle some Salt.
- Bake for 15 Minutes on 175C until the pastry is cooked and golden.
- Once the tarts have been turned out, add slices of Figs and sprinkle sugar on top.
- You can caramelise these by either using a blow torch if you have one or place them under the grill until golden, or back in the oven.
AND ENJOY!
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