Maple-Pear Tarte Tatin
The Maple-Pear Tarte Tatin is a delicious and indulgent dessert that combines the sweet and fragrant flavors of ripe pears with the rich and complex taste of maple syrup. This classic French dessert is a variation of the traditional Tarte Tatin, which is typically made with apples, but the addition of maple syrup and pears adds a unique twist to the dish. The combination of caramelized pears and the depth of flavor from the maple syrup creates a truly irresistible dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch tart
Ingredients
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
Roll puff pastry out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness; place in the refrigerator.
Step 3
Melt butter in a 9-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat; stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg and cook and stir until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Stir maple syrup into brown sugar mixture; cook, stirring, until mixture begins to bubble. Remove skillet from heat.
Step 4
Place one pear half, cut side up, into the center of skillet. Cut remaining pear halves in half again; arrange pear quarters around the center pear, cut sides up.
Step 5
Place skillet over medium-low heat; cook pears, basting with syrup mixture, until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
Step 6
Remove puff pastry from refrigerator; place pastry over pears, tucking edges of pastry around pears inside skillet.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is puffed and golden, about 20 minutes; allow to cool for 5 minutes. Place a serving plate over skillet; invert to remove tart (skillet will still be hot). Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
329
Calories
18g
Fat
42g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Complement
The Maple-Pear Tarte Tatin is a wonderful way to showcase the natural sweetness of pears and the earthy sweetness of maple syrup. The dish is typically made by caramelizing the pears in a sweet maple syrup mixture, then topping them with a layer of buttery pastry before baking until golden and bubbly. The result is a beautiful and delicious dessert that is sure to impress anyone who tries it. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on its own, the Maple-Pear Tarte Tatin is a delightful treat that is guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth.
