Peaches, apricots, plums...Any of the beautiful stonefruit abundant during these summer months work well in this tart. If you don't have a heavy-based frying pan that can transfer straight to the ...

But, when it came to French classics like tarte tatin, Julia Child was highly selective about her ingredients. When she made this traditional dessert, nothing but Golden Delicious apples would do.

This is an upside-down fruit tart, first cooked by the Tatin sisters at their restaurant in central France. The story goes that it was created by accident but was such a success with the guests ...