How to Make a Perfect Maple Pear Tarte Tatin: 5 Key Steps
This delightful Maple-Pear Tarte Tatin is a twist on a classic French dessert, featuring the rich flavors of maple syrup and warm spices enveloped in a crisp puff pastry crust.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry frozen, thawed
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup brown sugar light, packed
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 cup maple syrup pure
- 6 large pears peeled, cored, and quartered
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thick on a floured surface. Cut into a 10-inch circle. Chill in fridge.
- Melt butter in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, stirring until smooth. Add maple syrup, simmer for 1–2 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Arrange the pear quarters in the skillet in a circular pattern, with cut sides up. Cook on medium-low heat for 10 minutes, basting pears with caramel.
- Cover pears with pastry, tucking edges into skillet. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes. Invert onto serving plate, adjusting any pears that stick. Serve warm.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free puff pastry. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.