Step by step
Then cover the pears with the shortcrust pastry, removing any excess and making sure the edges entirely cover the pears by pushing down the pastry around the circumference. Cut a cross in the centre of the dough and bake in a fan oven at 200°C for 40 minutes.
Tips
You can make your tarte Tatin even more delicious by adding whipped cream, fresh fruit and a touch of ginger.
Trivia
The recipe for tarte Tatin seems to have been invented in the hotel-restaurant owned by the two sisters Stephanie and Caroline Tatin.