Eh Canada! Pear & Maple tarte tatin with Praline Pecans & my conclusions on the Pacific Northwest

O.K I have no intention of re-inventing the wheel here, classic tarte tatin is beautiful, perfect. This is simply cheeky twist on the theme, get it? French Canadian?

I had something similar at a restaurant in Whistler on Christmas eve, it was full of promise but failed to deliver. I can’t understand for the life of me why though, tarte tatin is such a simple desert for even the most unskilled of home cooks to prepare when given the time & attention it needs.

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