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Tarte Tatin with Pears

A variation of the classic French caramelized tart using pears instead of apples

60 minutes6 servings
Tarte Tatin with Pears
Photo: Flavio Ensiki from Paris, France · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  2. Melt butter in a large ovenproof skillet
  3. Add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, and cook until golden brown
  4. Arrange pear slices in the skillet, cut-side down
  5. Cover with puff pastry, cutting to fit the skillet
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown
  7. Let cool slightly, then invert onto a serving plate
  8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving

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