25 Fancy Dessert Recipes
20. Maple-Pear Tarte Tatin
Maple-Pear Tarte Tatin brings together ripe pears and rich maple syrup for a dessert that feels both special and easy to make at home. This recipe is simple and great for impressing guests or treating yourself. Pears, when used in desserts, can offer a lighter taste than other fruits.
The tarte tatin is a classic French upside-down tart, but this version swaps traditional apples for juicy pears and uses maple syrup to add a deep, natural sweetness. It’s a delicious way to bring something new to your table. Even beginners can enjoy making it with basic ingredients and little prep work.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 90 minutes
Total time: 2 hours
Serving Size
- Serves 8 people, with 1 slice each
Ingredients
- 4 large pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 sheet puff pastry (about 3/4 lb), thawed
- Pinch of salt
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Melt the butter in a 9-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt. Cook the mixture, stirring, until it bubbles and slightly thickens.
- Arrange the pear slices, cut side up, in the skillet to cover the caramel.
- Cook the pears in the caramel for about 10 minutes.
- Roll the puff pastry to fit the skillet, then place it over the pears and tuck the edges inside the pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the pastry is golden and crisp.
- Allow the tart to rest for 10 minutes, then carefully flip it onto a plate to serve.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Total Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Sugar: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
