I am so very in love with this dessert. Its the perfect combination of Banana and Caramel. They love each other right?
So Banana Tarte Tatin with Golden Syrup Ice cream should be on the top of your dessert list. I haven’t even told you yet that the golden syrup ice cream is the no churn variety and that means it can be made with out a machine. Again. Perfect.
I wanted to make something sweet and irresistible for my sister because she has had a hard time lately. Although I feel sad for her I have also had to laugh about her antics because that’s just what we have to do sometimes to get on with it all.
My sister has decided to look for a job, she hasn’t worked for 10 years. Well, that’s if you don’t count bringing up two children, learning the piano, organising school events and volunteering 1 day a week helping special needs children with musical therapy.
I think she wants a job where she gets paid to be useful without having to wipe her workmates noses, tie their shoes and make their lunches.Well fair enough….
After applying for an incredible number of jobs, she finally nabbed an interview. She was very pleased that it was in the city, as she felt that this was a serious attempt at a proper job. A lovely new pencil skirt suit and pair of shoes , she admitted, made her feel very confident and as she strutted past a shop window and stole a peek at her reflection she was pleased……………. but so was the strange man that approached her with a camera saying that he hoped she liked being in the movies, as she was currently being filmed.
After shaking him off and moving on quickly the poor girl suddenly felt a little strange and, as she was early, my sister sat in the foyer of the building where she was to have her interview. Sitting , looking around a middle aged woman entering the lift caught her eye and they eyeballed each other for a brief second before the lift doors slid open and she entered. Sitting in the foyer my sister thought ever so fleetingly that she was glad she didn’t work with that poor lady as she looked like she might have a really boring job.
When the time was right she went up to the 3rd floor office and was greeted by the same woman she had previously ignored. Uncomfortable. The lady she was asked to contact during the phone interview, was Gay, yes that was her name. In her nervous, embarrassed state, she approached the woman and asked if she was “Gay”. The woman looked at her and walked away leaving another assistant to see her to an interview room.
Awkward.
Once in the room, she noticed two nasty brown vinyl covered chairs and a table that appeared to have been put into the room before it was shrunk. As she was waiting for the Principle she noticed that there was a phone on the table, the cord stretched across the room to a point on the other side of the desk. There were two things that this conjured in her head.
1. That no matter how unlikely she thought it may be she imagined the phone there to test her on her phone manner. This sparked unimaginable fear for her, and she found herself talking aloud……..don’t be stupid, shut up…….. Just as the interviewer walked into the room.
2. They appeared to have quite obvious O.H and S issues ( that she thought she might apply to solve for them). This next thought was interrupted by the balding little man in an ugly brown jumper that greeted her.
After not hearing from her I texted to check how she was. This is what I recieved back.
OMG…. all went reasonably well until I got up to shake his hand, and fell over in my new shoes and banged into the wall really hard……..this was because the meeting room was so SMALL. I tripped over the phone line I had to step over to get out. Lets say he will remember me … but not in a good way….. I will have to just chalk the interview up to experience
I think that at times like this it is nice to have something comforting. This simple Tarte Tatin would fit the bill. The ice cream was adapted from this honey icecream.
Simple Banana Tarte Tatin is a dream dessert
Ingredients |
Unit:
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- 200 gm plain flour
- 100 gm butter unsalted
- 40 ml water
- 1 pinch salt
- 100 gm brown sugar 3/4
- 50 gm butter
- 40 ml warm water 2 Tablespoons approx.
- 6 whole bananas approx depending how large they are.
- 600 ml thickened cream or high fat cream
- 125 ml golden syrup 1/2 cup
- 5 ml vanilla
Instructions
- You will need 6 small cake tins with removable bottoms or tart tins. Line each with baking paper . Oven 190 C / 375 F Beat the cream till starting to thicken. Add the golden syrup in a continuous flow till all of it is incorporated. Beat only until thick and creamy but not too stiff. Put into a container with a lid and freeze overnight
- Put the flour, salt and butter into the food processor and process till combined and the butter is incorporated. Add 1 Tbsp of water at a time till it comes together.
- Turn out of the bowl and press together
- Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Melt the sugar and butter slowly, in a small non stick pan. Once melted add 2 Tablespoons of water and mix together vigorously. Pour a bit of the caramel into the base of the 6 small prepared tins.
- Take the dough out of the refrigerator and roll out on a floured bench. The dough can be rolled very thin. You need to cut 6 circles from it the same diameter as the tins you are using. Use a cup or plate to cut around or free form cut with a knife. The circle can be a fraction bigger than the container.
- Slice the bananas about 1 to 1 1/2 cm thick (1/2 inch). Put the sliced bananas on top of the caramel. Tuck the pastry rounds on top of the bananas tucking the edges in well.
Testing comment love
My Kitchen Stories recently posted..Very Simple Banana Tarte Tatin with Golden Syrup Icecream
What a terrible interview! I wonder if she’ll get the job? I would definitely need comfort food after that experience, and this sounds perfect. Yummo!
InTolerant Chef recently posted..Gingered Asian Pearl Caramel
Oh I dont think shell want that job, really.
These mini tarte tatins look wonderful. And how can you ever go wrong with golden syrup–an ingredient I can’t currently find here in Mexico. But after reading this, you have my head spinning with ideas to make this using what is available.
Victoria at Flavors of the Sun recently posted..Tomato Fun
Victoria , use honey as Christina from the hungry Australian did!
Yum, yum, yum your banana tarte tatin’s look amazing!! I hope they comforted your sister. What a horrible experience she had. Interviews are nerve wracking enough. I hope she finds a wonderful new job that she loves.
Jennifer (Delicieux) recently posted..Strawberry and Mascarpone Galette
Thanks Jennifer for your kind comments. I hope she does too!
Golden Syrup Ice Cream????? You are my hero!! Pinning this to try out this weekend. Lovely lovely recipe!
Sneh | Cook Republic recently posted..Talk – How Do You Plan And Organise Your Meals?
Hi Sneh, go on make yourself some. I dare you to stop eating
Your poor sister! That sounds like a majorly traumatic experience! She definitely needed one of these beauties. They look downright amazing!
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Hi Joanne yes my poor sister, Thanks for visiting
These look simply delicious! Great color!
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Thank you
What a story! I hope it all worked out for her in the end. Banana tarte tatin and golden syrup ice cream? You’re killing me…it all just sounds so comforting and delish!
Peter G | Souvlaki For The Soul recently posted..A Very Different Stew-Lamb Fricassee
Hi Peter well she didnt geta job yet but I am sure she will. Golden syrup does seem to hit the spot doesnt it?
Divine! A fantastic dessert and combination.
Cheers,
Rosa
Hi Rosa Thanks for commenting
These look FABULOUS! I have never had tarte tatin with bananas. Simply fantastic!
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Golden Syrups is one of my guilty pleasures. I eat it straight from the bottle haha. This looks so delicious, def bookmarking this baby 🙂 thanks for joining the hop!
Nic@diningwithastud recently posted..Momofuku’s Crack Pie
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Dear Tania,
This banana tarte tatin looks delicious and it’s a nice winter dessert too. Love that golden brown colour of the pastry.
Thank you, I guess it is a good winter dessert
Close enough to pie for me! Caramelized bananas win every time and the ice cream sounds like the perfect accompaniment. Hope your sister has better luck next time – she wouldn’t want to work in a place like that anyway 😉
JJ @ 84thand3rd recently posted..Perfect Apple Crumble Pie
Hi JJ, thanks for your kind remark…. I dont think she would want to work there for sure
Your sister sounds like she is so capable – except when she tries to walk in heels in a shrunken room tangled in phone lines. The poor girl. How awful. It may have been better if when she hit her head she knocked herself out. Yes, comfort food is needed on days like that and your caramelised bananas look gorgeous Tania. I have made tarte tartin before but not with bananas – must try xx
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Thanks Charlie… she really is very capable … except in heels. ont know why I decided bananas but glad I did
Hi Tania,
I love Tarte Tatin and how you’ve simplified the recipe. This looks so so perfect!
Nancy/SpicieFoodie recently posted..Tapas, Fruit Sangria and Spain On My Mind
Hi Nancy, Yes a radical simplification did seem to work!
Your dessert is memorable in a very good way like your sister’s interview was in a bad way. I hope she finds a rewarding job that she will enjoy. In the meantime she can enjoy some of your wonderful tarts.
Karen (Back Road Journal) recently posted..Caribbean Jerked Shrimp With Hearts Of Palm Salad
Yes that is good Karen. I hope she finds something too….or shell be fat soon
What a story! These look just incredible.
Katherine Martinelli recently posted..Yoga and Flavored Water for a Move in Progress
Ha yes if only it was made up….. thanks Katherine
My gosh, this looks soooooo delicious! I have bananas in my kitchen and I immediately thought of making this. Probably tomorrow (since it’s already late at night…).
Nami | Just One Cookbook recently posted..Beef Short Ribs
Hi Nami , Ha you are so like me. See a recipe and have to make it at any time. The only thing that stops me iss waking up other people in the house oh…. and going to work in the morning!
Oh this looks so delicious!!!
I only make ice-cream without a machine so I will be trying this recipe for sure, I love golden syrup 🙂
The banana tarts are making my mouth water just looking at them… YUMMY
… but your poor sister :0
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Hi Julie, thanks for visiting and feeling sorry for my sister too!
this looks AMAZING! i love roasted bananas, especially if caramel is also involved. woeful story, but amazing tarte tatin!
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Hi Grace
Well put woeful story,but caramel makes everything look better
I love this recipe, caramalised bananas sound amazing. Your poor sister!! I hope she is not put off trying again and did get to eat lots of your banana tarte tatins 🙂
Kyrstie @ A Fresh Legacy recently posted..Easy Beef Burrito Recipe
Kyrstie, unfortunately a job is necessary but sugar and a cup of tea can bolster the soul!
Yum, this sounds delicious! I hope you poor sister has better luck at her next interviews!
Chompchomp recently posted..Sassy’s on the Swan, Perth
Hi sweety thanks for wishing her the best…….lets hope the next story is good
Oh what a story, your sister had quite a day didn’t she! I hope her next interview goes more smoothly. 🙂
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen recently posted..Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash with Yogurt Cumin Sauce
Thanks Sylvie I hopw she gets over it too
Never thought to tarte tatin with bananas! looks delicious!
Iron Chef Shellie recently posted..Croque Monsieur Bake
Hi Shellie…. here you go bananas are perfect
I don’t think I’ve come across golden syrup ice cream before 🙂 Sounds wonderful and of course, it would go a treat with those bananas 😀
Monica (@gastromony) recently posted..Coconut Cream Pie
Hi Monica, have to say its delicious… although I do love golden syrup very much.!
Aw! I loved your story about your sister’s experience! Poor dear – what a terrible day but at least she can look back and laugh rather than cry.
And thanks for the shout out re my ice cream recipe, too. I’m so pleased you liked it and how good does your golden syrup ice cream look?
Please sir – I want some more!
Christina @ The Hungry Australian recently posted..Quince Meringue Pie
Yeah Christina thanks for the inspiration
Oh you definitely had me at the title. Yum!… and golden syrup ice cream eh? I think that needs looking into for sure.
as for your sister, poor thing. I hope she got a sample of your baking 🙂
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Hi brydie, cause I stuffed her full of banana tarts
Your poor sister, at least she had some comfort in the end with your delicious banana tarte tatin and golden syrup ice cream… lovely combination!
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Hii Moya. thanks for visiting
OMG golden syrup ice cream? Heaven.
Lau (Corridor Kitchen) recently posted..Lemon Meringue Pie
Hi laura you should make it it’s nice!
These look delicious – and oh my goodness, why have I never thought of making golden syrup icecream before?
Oh, and your sister’s interview story was hilarious (although… you know… probably not for her at the time). Hope the next one goes better!
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Hi Tania,
Me again:) Just stopping by to say thanks for being a part of the YBR:)
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Thank you Nancy
Ice cream in freezer, looking forward t a spoonful for breakfast. Rice ready for the chocolate cake. Thank you Tania.
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except I know I am getting knowledge all the time by reading such good posts.
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