Tomato Tartes Tatins

Directions

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   1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

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   2. Give the cherry tomatoes a squeeze to remove the seeds; set aside.

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   3. Divide the butter among 6 six-ounce ovenproof baking cups. Sprinkle them with the sugar.

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   4. Fill each cup with the cherry tomatoes, adding a layer of sun-dried tomatoes in the middles.

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   5. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour.

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   6. Gently press down the tomatoes (which will have shrunk), molding them to the shape of the cups. Bake, covered, for 45 minutes more.

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   7. Remove from the oven. Increase temperature to 425°F.

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   8. Roll the pastry out to 1/8 inch thick. Cut out 6 four-inch circles and poke them all over with a fork.

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   9. Top each cup with a pastry circle, pressing to seal. Bake for 15 minutes.

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    10. Remove and let cool for 15 minutes. Run a small, sharp knife around the rims and invert the tarts onto plates.