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. A

      I made this yesterday not 5 minutes after I saw the recipe.

    2. J

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

    3. C

      These were delicious! Will definitely make again…

    4. D

      Simple, delicious. Thanks for another great recipe.

    5. C

      This recipe is delicious! 5th recipe I've tried.

    6. j

      Tried this for the first time as a party appetiser. Everyone was seriously impressed. So tasty, healthy and easy!

    7. L

      I made this for a party this weekend and it was a great hit!

    8. K

      These were pretty delicious

    9. D

      Loved it! Mine actually looked just like the video. That never happens!

    10. j

      This recipe is amazing!

    11. M

      Love everything about this recipe. It is easy and super tasty. Thank you

    12. a

      I have lost track of all the times I have used this recipe. Always great!

    13. L

      Delicious! I was able to increase or decrease the amounts of anything I liked or did not like to make it my own!

    14. M

      Just tried this recipe and really loved it.

    15. S

      Made this last night and I absolutely love it.

    16. J

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

    17. M

      This is a very easy recipe- it's simple but delicious

    18. W

      I loved it,I made it for a very dear friend and she was impressed

    19. s

      Excellent! I was testing a new stuffing recipe for Thanksgiving

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