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

      Wow. Fantastic! Followed the instructions to the letter and this was awesome...

    2. C

      You are a culinary genius! We loved the recipe.

    3. P

      This website has been my go-to for weekly meal planning the past couple of years

    4. P

      Love it! Simple yet delicious. Thank you.

    5. M

      Absolutely delicious.

    6. K

      Oh my, was this delicious! I made this last night when I thought company was coming over. They ended up staying home and so I had this amazing all to myself.

    7. j

      Unfortunately it is not in my taste.I do not recommend it.

    8. M

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

    9. B

      I am currently eating it by the bucket

    10. L

      i loved it so simple but very elegant.

    11. r

      Simple, delicious. Thanks for another great recipe.

    12. L

      These were pretty delicious

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