Description
This exquisite dessert combines the natural sweetness of pears with a buttery, flaky pastry, making it a perfect treat for fall gatherings or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and core the pears, then cut them in half.
- In a cast iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sugar to the melted butter and stir until fully dissolved.
- Arrange the pear halves in a single layer in the skillet, cut side up.
- Sprinkle the vanilla extract and cinnamon over the pears.
- Cook the pears for about 15 minutes until they start to caramelize.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Roll out the puff pastry and place it over the pears, tucking the edges down around the fruit.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Remove the tart from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Carefully invert the tart onto a serving plate.
Notes
- Choose firm, ripe pears for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: dessert, fall, pears, tart, Tatin