Almost Pear Tarte Tatin
japra | Sep 07, 2010 | Comments 15
So here’s my first try at Pear Tart Tain. I used this recipe by Rachel Allen. What I failed to read (blame it on the half a Benadryl I had to take after eating a fresh pear in the morning) was that I needed to put the pan back on the heat for a while to caramelize the pears. By the time I realized I needed to do this, I had already poured the caramel into a pie plate… a glass pie plate. Next time I’ll dig out a metal cake tin and do the final caramelizing in that before baking.
I used a premade shortcust pastry and it was delicious! Really, this dessert was so easy. I don’t know why I’ve not made it before. If you’re interested in trying this, It think it’s worth watching Jamie Oliver’s video for Banana Tarte Tatin. He uses puff pastry, which I love. I am going to do that next time.
And as usual, it’s delicious with a small (or not so small) dollop of vanilla ice cream. Or clotted cream, if you can get it :-)
About the Author: JaPRA is an expat Texan living in England with her husband (Mr. DJ), their 17-year old daughter (Roxi), and their dog Trudy.
Hi japra
The Pear Tarte tartine looks absolutely delicious caramelized or not. Have made a tartine with apples but must try pears next time It’s a pity about the allergy to them.
Have the hazelnuts survived ? We had a good crop for the first time this year and the squirrel stripped the tree bare !
Quince jelly is supposed to be very pleasant but I have never made any R gathered about 10 ibs blackberries last week.
Barbara, we had a handful of hazelnuts, but I was lazy and left them for the squirrels.
I am looking forward to hearing what you’re going to do with all of your blackberries! You are always such an inspiration in the kitchen :-)
Oh my… my husband will be getting a treat when we get back from AZ! that is so so enticing JaPRA. TY!
It’s amazingly easy, Maureen! And I was thinking about your plums (or are they gone now?). Have you tried making Clafouti? I’ve never had it, but it looks so yummy.
http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/plum-clafouti/Detail.aspx
yum! glad to see the Benadryl’s workin’ for ya.
Sadly I had to take another 1/2 of a Benadryl after eating this tarte. I guess the pears needed more cooking. Either that or I have to stay away from the pear tree :-(
ah, you made me laugh. my husband would call this a “girl problem”
Ohhhh you made it! It looks very pretty! Lekker voor bij de koffie! :D
It IS good with coffee, Aledys! Will you try making one with your apples?
Yesterday we picked two apples :D and they were nice!! So I guess they’re ready! I might make appelgebak this weekend!
Did you make it?!?!
that looks so professional and delicious. Hard to believe it’s as simple as you say. Sorry to hear about this unfortunate fresh pear allergy… so cooked pear is fine?
Christine, it really is easy! The only tricky part is inverting the tarte, but don’t be scared. If the fruit sticks, just use a fork and put it back :-)
Re: the pear allergy, I did get a bit of an allergic reaction to the cooked pear in this tart. Bummer! I’m not going to eat anymore. It’s too much trouble. I may try a pear from the grocery and see if maybe it’s just this pear tree that’s giving me troubles.
pears are great to bake with. For whatever reason, they also look especially impressive!!
So true, lucylucia! I think it must be because they start off lovely :-) They’re also so good in salads with walnuts and blue cheese. Mmmmmmm!