Magazin on Tour
BONJOUR, SALUT ET BISOUS
We are in France, packing brie and baguette on the picnic blanket and are happy to have our OPINEL knife in our pocket. What fascinates us about our French range? The pragmatic simplicity and the distinct ability to enjoy. On we go - bonne route!
Our Travel tip
Our Product Manager Amy loves the raw beauty of Marseille:
"You have to visit the Cité Radieuse, an avant-garde residential complex from the late 1940s and early 1950s by Le Corbusier and an icon of modern living. And I could browse for days in the Maison Empereur: the store has been selling home accessories and household goods of all kinds since 1827. A treasure trove of all the classics from French manufacturers for the home and household"
Produced in France
Our Recipe idea: Tarte Tatin
Everything is turned upside down for this French classic. Fresh apricots caramelize in sugar and butter, while the puff pastry lies on top as a cosy lid. At the end, the whole thing is turned over to create a delicious tart.
Ingredients:
500 g fresh apricots
100 g sugar
50 g butter
1 roll of puff pastry
1 pinch of cinnamon (optional) Vanilla ice cream or cream for serving (optional)
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (top/bottom heat). Prepare a tart tin (approx. 24 cm in diameter). Cut the apricots in half, remove the stones and set aside in a bowl.
- Spread the sugar evenly in an ovenproof pan and place the butter in flakes on top. Place the pan on the stove over a medium heat until the sugar melts and turns golden brown. Do not let it burn!
- place the apricot halves cut-side down in the caramel. Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon to taste. Place the puff pastry on top of the apricots and press the edges slightly inwards so that the caramel does not run out.
- Bake the tart in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown and crispy. Once baked, leave the tart to cool briefly, then carefully turn out onto a large plate so that the apricots are on top. Enjoy warm, ideally served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
