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Jamie Oliver Pear Tarte Tatin

Jamie Oliver Pear Tarte Tatin
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It’s a classic French upside-down tart made with pears cooked in caramel and topped with puff pastry. After baking, it’s flipped to reveal soft, golden pears and a rich caramel glaze covering the tart.

Ingredients

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    • 5–6 ripe but firm pears, peeled, halved, and cored

    • 80g unsalted butter

    • 120g caster sugar

    • 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry

    • 1 tsp vanilla extract or seeds from 1 vanilla pod

    • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

    • A squeeze of lemon juice

    • Flour for dusting

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the pears

Peel, halve, and core the pears. Drizzle with a little lemon juice to prevent browning and keep them fresh while you prepare the caramel.

Step 2: Make the caramel

In an oven-safe frying pan, melt butter and sugar over medium heat until golden and bubbling. Add vanilla and optional cinnamon. Let it turn into a thick amber caramel.

Step 3: Arrange the pears in the caramel

Place the pears cut-side up into the caramel, packing them tightly. Let them cook for 10–12 minutes until they begin to soften and absorb the caramel.

Step 4: Prepare the puff pastry

Roll out puff pastry slightly and cut a circle slightly larger than your pan. Work lightly so the pastry stays cold and flaky.

Step 5: Cover the pears with pastry

Place the pastry over the pears, tucking the edges inside the pan. This seals the fruit and helps create an even shape after flipping.

Step 6: Bake until golden

Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until the pastry becomes crisp and golden.

Step 7: Flip the tarte tatin

Let the tart rest for 2 minutes. Place a plate over the pan and carefully flip it. The pears should now sit beautifully on top with glossy caramel.

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