| Main Entry: | tarte Tatin |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a French dessert of caramelized upside-down apple tart |
| Example: | Serve tarte Tatin lukewarm with vanilla ice cream, heavy cream or whipped cream. |
| Etymology: | c. 1931, created by the Tatin sisters, hoteliers of Loir de Cher, France |
| Usage: | cooking |