INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

TOPPING
1. Place the flour in a large mixing bowl, add the butter and rub into the
flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the salt and
add enough water to mix to form a firm dough.
2. Knead gently on a lightly floured surface and roll out to a circle
approximately 25cm (10 inches in diameter). Using an 18cm (7 inch) [base
measurement] metal pie plate, cut out a circle of pastry. Cover the pastry
and chill until required.
3. Preheat the oven to 200 °C, 400 °F, Gas Mark 6.
4. To make the topping, melt the butter and sugar in a saucepan over a
moderate heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has
melted.
5. Add the pear quarters and gently cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the
mincemeat and heat through for a further minute.
6. Pour the mincemeat and pears into the 18cm (7 inch) pie plate and
arrange the pear quarters so they are evenly spaced. Allow to cool
slightly.
7. Place on the pastry circle and tuck the edges under towards the pears.
Place the pie plate onto a baking tray.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the pastry is golden
brown. Remove from the oven and allow to stand for 5 minutes.
9. Place a large flat serving plate over the pie plate. Using oven gloves,
hold the serving plate and pie plate together, and carefully invert the
tatin onto the serving plate so it is fruit side up. Decorate with sprigs
of fresh mint.
Serve warm with cr.me frâiche, whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
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NOTES : A mouthwatering festive tart. Serve warm with cr.me frâiche, cream
or vanilla ice cream.
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