Description
Rustic French Pear Tarte Tatin invites sweet indulgence with caramelized pears nestled in flaky pastry. Delicate layers of golden fruit and buttery crust promise a memorable dessert experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 pears, peeled, halved, cored
- 300 grams (10.6 ounces) ready-rolled puff pastry
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) caster sugar
Herbs and Aromatics:
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 1 vanilla pod, seeds scraped
- 1 lemon, halved
Finishing and Serving:
- 30 grams (1 ounce) butter
- Vanilla ice cream, to serve
Instructions
- Gently simmer pears in a fragrant liquid infused with sweetness, vanilla essence, and citrus zest for precisely 5 minutes, allowing them to become tender yet retain their structural integrity.
- Transform granulated sugar into a golden, amber caramel by slowly heating in a skillet, then incorporate rich butter and aromatic rosemary to create a complex, layered flavor profile.
- Meticulously position the poached pears with their cut surfaces facing downward, nestling them precisely into the glossy caramel base to ensure even coverage.
- Delicately drape the puff pastry over the arranged pears, carefully pressing and tucking the edges to create a seamless seal, then puncture the surface with gentle fork perforations to prevent excessive rising.
- Transfer the prepared tart to a preheated oven at 200°C, allowing it to bake for approximately 20 minutes until the pastry transforms into a gloriously golden, crisp shell.
- Remove from the oven and permit the tart to rest momentarily, then execute a confident inversion onto a serving plate, revealing the glistening caramelized pears.
- Present the tart while still warm, accompanied by a luxurious scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of softly whipped cream to complement the sophisticated flavors.
Notes
- Perfectly poach pears by ensuring they are ripe but firm to prevent mushy texture during baking.
- Use a heavy-based skillet for even caramel distribution and preventing burning.
- Experiment with alternative herbs like thyme or lavender instead of rosemary for unique flavor profiles.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace puff pastry with almond flour-based pastry or gluten-free puff pastry alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg