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. K

      I made this dish for dinner tonight and it was excellent.

    2. B

      Made this for a gathering last night. Everyone raved and asked for the recipe. I was almost embarrassed by how easy it it. Spectacular dish!

    3. S

      I will be making this again! Thanks for sharing.

    4. s

      This is absolutely wonderful!

    5. T

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

    6. K

      I'm totally hooked. I will make this often. It is amazing.

    7. S

      It's very tasty and very easy to cook,

    8. E

      I absolutely love the simplicity of this recipe.

    9. M

      Thank you for a delicious recipe

    10. D

      These were pretty delicious

    11. R

      These were delicious! Will definitely make again…

    12. S

      OMG. Thank you for this recipe, it is wonderful!

    13. P

      I love this recipe

    14. B

      Absolutely delicious.

    15. A

      I cannot thank you enough for this beautiful recipe!!!!

    16. L

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

    17. J

      Simple, delicious. Thanks for another great recipe.

    18. d

      This was simple and delicious

    19. C

      Thanks for the suggestion!

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