Celebrating three family favourites that have graced French tables for generations: Tarte Abricot, Tarte aux Poires Bourdaloue, and Tarte Normande. Simple, elegant, and bursting with flavour, these classics prove that sometimes the best desserts are the ones passed down through time.

✨ Tarte Abricot – With its golden sheen and tangy-sweet apricots nestled on a buttery pastry base, this summer classic comes alive when orchards are heavy with fruit. A glaze of apricot jam gives it that irresistible shine!

✨ Tarte aux Poires Bourdaloue – The delicate pear tart is a true symbol of French refinement. Pears paired with almonds cream sponge, it reflects centuries of orchard traditions in regions like the Loire and Rhône valleys, where pears were once prized luxury fruits.

✨ Tarte Normande – Hailing from Normandy, famous for its apples, this tart is a rustic delight. Sliced apples are baked in a creamy custard with a hint of Calvados (apple brandy). A taste of Normandy in every bite! 🍏🥂

📜 A bite of history: Fruit tarts have been part of French baking since medieval times, when monasteries and royal kitchens perfected pastry-making. Families adapted recipes with whatever fruit was at hand – apricots in the south, pears in the centre, and apples in Normandy. No matter where you are, there’s always a tart to tell the story of the region.

😋 Fun fact: Many French families have their “house tart,” passed down through generations – sometimes fiercely guarded as a family secret!

Whether served warm with cream, or cool with a coffee, these tarts are more than dessert – they’re a tradition, a memory, and a reason to gather around the table.

👉 Which tart would you choose first – apricot, pear, or apple Normande?