Pear Tarte Tatin
Pear Tarte Tatin is a classic French upside-down tart made with caramelized pears nestled under buttery puff pastry. Baked until golden and flipped to reveal glossy, tender fruit, it’s a stunning dessert that’s both rustic and refined — perfect served warm with cream or ice cream. Ingredients 5–6 ripe but firm pears (like Bosc, Anjou, or Comice) 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen) 100g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 120g (2/3 cup) granulated sugar 1–2 tbsp honey (optional, adds floral depth) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (optional, lovely with pear) Pinch of salt Juice of 1/2 lemon …