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
      Kathy

      I made this tonight for my kids. They loved it. It was very easy.

    2. V
      Victor

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

    3. K
      Kathy

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

    4. j
      joy

      Made this last night and I absolutely love it.

    5. Y
      Yvonne

      So nice .. i wish i could make these

    6. j
      joanne

      These were pretty delicious

    7. P
      Paul Legato

      Mmmm lovely

    8. J
      Jenn

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

    9. B
      Becky

      I love making this!

    10. L
      Lindsey

      LOVE IT! now my go to recipe.

    11. a
      angela

      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. M
      Monica

      Thanks. It's delicious.

    13. M
      Min

      I used your recipe as a starting point and then added a few of my own things.

    14. s
      susan briscoe

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

    15. R
      Regina

      What a beautiful recipe you put together for us.

    16. k
      kathy

      I am currently eating it by the bucket

    17. W
      Willie

      This is a great recipe. I just made it and will make it again soon.

    18. A
      Allison

      I love this! So easy to throw together.

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