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
      Ryan

      This was absolutely delicious!!

    2. C
      Cristie

      These were pretty delicious

    3. M
      Mark L.

      this looks and smells great! and very easy.

    4. A
      Angela

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

    5. W
      Wendy McIntosh

      I made this and it was marvelous!

    6. M
      Madeline

      Love, love, love it.Made it twice now

    7. A
      Angie

      Absolutely delicious.

    8. m
      mantha

      These were easy and delicious.

    9. r
      rei

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

    10. M
      Min

      Wow – I tried this recipe tonight & was impressed!

    11. V
      Victor

      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!

    12. V
      Videl

      Mmmm lovely

    13. k
      kathy

      I absolutely love the simplicity of this recipe.

    14. S
      Shelly Franz

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

    15. M
      Marilyn

      So nice .. i wish i could make these

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