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Pear Tarte Tatin

Prep 20 min Cook 45 min Total 1 hr 5 min Servings 6

By Lukasz Jagiello

Inspired by The F Word S4E6. Who Taught Me: Gordon Ramsay

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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I only post recipes that I have tried and verified and are good to my taste — all taste may vary.

Use underripe pears — ripe ones collapse into mush in the caramel.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Melt sugar in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet to amber caramel; stir in butter and spice.

  2. 02

    Arrange pears cut-side up tightly in the caramel and cook 10 minutes over medium.

  3. 03

    Drape pastry over, tuck edges and cut steam vents.

  4. 04

    Bake at 400°F 25–30 minutes until golden.

  5. 05

    Rest 5 minutes, place a plate on top and flip carefully. Serve with crème fraîche.

Notes & swaps

  • Use underripe pears — ripe ones collapse into mush in the caramel.

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