Pear Tarte Tatin is a mouth-watering dessert that combines buttery caramelized pears with flaky puff pastry. This recipe is a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, making it a great choice for any special occasion or dinner party. The caramelized pears on top create a beautiful presentation that will impress anyone who tries it.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a cast iron skillet, melt the sugar over medium heat until it turns into a light caramel color.
- Add the butter to the caramel and stir until melted.
- Arrange the pear slices in a circular pattern on top of the caramel.
- Place the puff pastry over the pears and tuck in the edges.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Carefully invert the tarte onto a serving plate.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Interesting Facts
Tarte Tatin is named after the Tatin sisters who created the dessert in France.
This dessert is often made with apples, but pears provide a unique twist.