1: Peel 4 Pears, cut into quarters lengthways and remove the core. Cut into small dice.
2: Melt 30 g butter in a large frying pan on high heat. When good and hot, add the diced pears. Cook together for a few minutes, stirring from time to time.
3: Add 4 tablespoons maple syrup...
4: ...and caramelise the pears. Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).
5: Divide the pears out into ramekins.
6: Pour the chocolate Paris flan custard over.
7: Bake for about 30 minutes.
8: Serve warm or cold.
Remarks
You can vary this recipe using lots of other kinds of fresh fruit (apples, peaches...), or even dried fruit (raisins, apricots...).