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. T
      Tiffany

      I made this and it was marvelous!

    2. E
      Erin M.

      I admittedly made a few changes, but I think the concept is the same and made it so good.

    3. A
      Alaska Girl

      i loved it so simple but very elegant.

    4. R
      Roberta

      This looks like an easy recipe and healthy, too.

    5. S
      Sarah

      Absolutely delicious.

    6. K
      Kathy

      Loved it. Simple, but very tasty.

    7. B
      Betsy

      What a wonderful inspiration!

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      chris p

      Delicious!

    9. a
      adam

      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!!

    10. L
      LP

      So months later I finally found time to make this five minute recipe.

    11. B
      Becky

      This is a beautiful dish!

    12. S
      Sue

      I loved this. I don't have words to explain how delicious and amazing this dish is.

    13. s
      susan briscoe

      Fabulous.

    14. D
      Diana

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

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