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Pear Tarte Tatin Recipe

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This Pear Tarte Tatin is a classic French dessert featuring caramelized pears baked under a flaky puff pastry crust. The pears are cooked in a rich buttery caramel sauce, then covered with puff pastry and baked until golden and puffed. Once inverted, it reveals a beautifully caramelized, tender pear topping that pairs perfectly with the crisp pastry below.

Ingredients

Fruits

  • 4 firm pears (Bosc or Anjou)

Caramel

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pastry

  • 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Skillet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and select an oven-safe skillet for cooking the caramel and pears.
  2. Make Caramel: Melt the unsalted butter in the skillet over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until fully dissolved and continue cooking for about 2 minutes until a smooth caramel forms.
  3. Arrange Pears: Slice the pears and carefully arrange them cut-side down over the caramel in the skillet to ensure full coverage and caramel absorption.
  4. Cover with Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cover the pears completely. Tuck the edges of the pastry neatly into the sides of the skillet. Use a fork or knife to poke holes in the pastry to allow steam to escape during baking.
  5. Bake: Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown, puffed, and fully cooked.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool slightly for a few minutes. Then carefully invert the tart onto a serving plate so the caramelized pears are on top, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Choose firm pears like Bosc or Anjou to maintain shape during cooking.
  • Be cautious when handling the hot caramel as it can cause burns.
  • Using an oven-safe skillet is essential to transfer from stovetop to oven.
  • Allow the tart to cool briefly before inverting to prevent caramel from dripping.
  • Vanilla extract enhances the caramel flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.

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