Almond Pear Tart

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 sheets puff pastry, thawed
  • 2 firm green pears, peeled, cored and thinly sliced on a mandolin
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup caster (superfine) sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2/3 cup almond meal
  • 2 tablespoons plain flour
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup, plus extra to serve


    • METHOD:

    Preheat oven to 390 degrees.
    To make the frangipane, place the butter, sugar and vanilla in a small food processor and process for 1 to 2 minutes or until pale and creamy.

    Add the egg yolk, almond meal and flour.
    Process to combine.
    Press 2 pastry sheets together to make 1 thick sheet.
    Repeat with remaining sheets.

    Using a round cookie cutter, cut 6 rounds from the pastry.
    Place on baking trays lined with nonstick baking paper.
    Gently score each round using a round pastry cutter.

    Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of the frangipane evenly onto each round and top with the pear slices, overlapping slightly.
    Brush with maple syrup and cook for 15 minutes.

    Brush with maple syrup and cook for a further 10 minutes or until puffed and golden.
    Allow to cool slightly.
    Top with maple syrup to serve.

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    COMMENTS / REVIEWS

    1. C
      Cajun

      So nice .. i wish i could make these

    2. C
      Christel

      This is a GREAT recipe.

    3. W
      Willie

      Unfortunately it is not in my taste.I do not recommend it.

    4. V
      Valerie

      Great Dish! Have been making this for years and it never fails to all get eaten up.

    5. K
      Kristy

      I absolutely love the simplicity of this recipe.

    6. R
      Roberta

      Mmmm lovely

    7. R
      Rachael Pehota

      Just tried this recipe and really loved it.

    8. k
      kathy

      These were delicious! Will definitely make againÂ…

    9. d
      dee man

      This is my go-to recipe

    10. L
      Lydia

      Thanks. It's delicious.

    11. j
      jbnyc

      I've already made this twice now, it's so easy to improvise!

    12. L
      Lori

      Thanks - can't wait to try this out!

    13. B
      Bea

      Hi there -- just wanted to say thanks for the recipe.

    14. L
      Leah

      Thanks for the suggestion!

    15. T
      Tina

      Simple, delicious. Thanks for another great recipe.

    16. L
      Lindsay

      AMAZING!

    17. B
      Bea

      Thanks for the beautiful recipes!

    18. r
      rei

      Oh WOW! I've had this in my Pinterest for awhile and just made it today.

    19. H
      Heidi A

      I brought this to Thanksgiving dinner. It was delicious and smelled fantastic! Thanks!

    20. Y
      Yvonne

      What an absolutely wonderful recipe

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