Pear Tarte Tatin
Sweet pears come to the stage with this super quick and fuss-free Pear Tarte Tatin dessert that brings a little bite with a dash of fresh ginger for a very seasonal dessert that requires little effort.
Servings 8
Calories 318kcal
Ingredients
- 750 grams / 4 medium pears peeled, cored and finely sliced
- 25 grams / 2 tablespoons butter
- 50 grams / ¼ cup brown sugar
- 42 grams / 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 grams / 1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely chopped
- 300 grams / 10.6 ounces puff pastry rolled out
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220C/430F.
- Place a large ovenproof skillet or frying pan onto medium heat.
- Toss in the butter, sugar, honey and ginger and stir until the butter has melted and the sugar is bubbling, approximately 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and lay the pears down in the skillet, pressing into the caramel in a circle.
- Place the puff pastry on top and press firmly into the edges of your skillet.
- Place in the oven and bake until golden on top, approximately 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and invert onto a plate within 2 minutes of removing.
- Set aside to cool.
- Serve up with a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream.
- Slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Pears: Concord pears were used, but you can substitute with any pears you have on hand. You want them to have a firm texture and not be too ripe. We want our pears to have a little bite to soften during baking. If they’re too ripe, they’ll be more likely to fall apart.
- Ginger: Raw ginger was used for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the strong flavor of fresh can’t really be beat to balance out the sweetness of this dessert; and secondly, you need such a small amount to really give the proper ginger flavor that works best here. If you don’t have fresh on hand, you can replace with 2 teaspoons finely chopped candied ginger. Or 2 heaped teaspoons of dried ginger.
- Puff pastry: For simplicity, store bought puff pastry was used to make this a nice quick dessert.?You can make this in advance: While Pear Tarte Tatin is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, you can make it in advance and reheat it just before serving. This makes it a convenient dessert option for dinner parties or gatherings.
- Feel free to experiment with different fruits: You can make this your own in place of using pears, by replacing with apples, peaches, or even pineapple to create your own twist on this beloved dessert.
- You can freeze this Pear Tarte Tatin: Simply make sure to wrap the cooled tarte tightly or place it in an airtight container before freezing.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal