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. R

      This stuff is seriously amazing!

    2. j

      Absolutely delicious.

    3. S

      This looks like an easy recipe and healthy, too.

    4. J

      I work all day every day M-S. On my way home from work, I read this article, got home followed all the instructions they all taste good. Thank you for the recipe!!

    5. c

      Looking forward to making this tonight

    6. Y

      This recipe is amazing!

    7. M

      I've made this recipe a handful of times. My picky 11yr old son and husband love it! It's the only one I use. Thank you!

    8. K

      I will be making this again! Thanks for sharing.

    9. D

      Thank you so much for this recipe!

    10. M

      WOW!!! I am blown away by this SIMPLE, and very EASY, recipe!

    11. E

      These were easy and delicious.

    12. s

      Delicious and ohhhh so beautiful! Thanks for the recipe :0)

    13. A

      Thanks - can't wait to try this out!

    14. T

      Delicious!

    15. B

      LOVE IT! now my go to recipe.

    16. K

      Fabulous recipe

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