Caramelised Pear Pizza/Tarts With Mascarpone

Step 1: In a heavy, large pan, melt the butter and the sugar, together being careful they don't burn.

Step 2: When the mixture is well coloured, remove from the heat and add the pear slices in a single layer and then add the water to stop further caramelisation or even burning and cook the pears for about 5 minutes, turning once until they are soft and the sauce is syrupy.

Step 3: Cut two 12cm round from each sheet of pastry and place the discs on a greased baking tray and lay the pear slices in an attractive patter on the pastry round, leaving a small pastry edge.

Step 4: Brush liberally with the syrup and bake in a preheated 200C oven for about 10 minutes or until the pastry is well browned and cooked.

Step 5: Place the pizzas/tarts on the serving plates, pour on the rest of the syrup and top with a dollop of the mascarpone.