5.0 from 9 votes
Pear Tarte Tatin
This Pear Tarte Tatin is a perfect example of a dessert that looks as good as it tastes. The crispy, buttery crust is ideal for the moist, flavorful fruit. This classic French tart is so easy to make and is a real crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 -8 slices
Calories: 391 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 3 large pears peeled, cored and sliced in 6
- 90 grams butter
- 90 grams sugar
- 1 tablespoon almond extract
For the shortcrust:
- 130 grams all-purpose flour about 1 cup
- 75 grams cold unsalted butter cut in ⅛-inch pieces
- 1 ½ tablespoons ice water
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a bowl of standing mixer, add shortcrust ingredients and process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 10 seconds. While mixer is still running add water and pulse for 5-6 times until soft dough starts to form and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 390 F.
- In the medium oven-proof skillet and on the high heat, melt butter and sugar. Add pears and allow them to brown on all sides for 6-7 minutes. Once pears have caramelised and nice and brown, take the skillet off the heat and let it cool.
- Roll out the dough between cling film, enough to cover the skillet. Arrange the pears neatly and lay the dough over the pears. Tuck in the edges.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the tarte rest for 5 minutes.
- Using a flat plate, place it over the tarte and quickly invert the skillet and plate together.
- Enjoy warm or cold with a scoop of ice-cream or whipped cream.
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Notes
- Chilling the Dough: Chilling the dough is important as it allows the gluten in the flour to relax, resulting in a more tender and flaky crust. It also gives the butter in the dough a chance to solidify again, which will make the crust easier to work with when you roll it out.
- Storage: Pear tarte tatin can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 days. After that, it's best to store it in the refrigerator for an additional 2-3 days. Just make sure to reheat it before serving for the best flavor.
- The recipe is adapted form eatinmykitchen.meikepeters.com/
Nutrition Information
Calories
391kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
100mg
(4%)
Potassium
137mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
709IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 391
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 391kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 709IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.