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. P
      Paul Legato

      Made this last night and I absolutely love it.

    2. S
      Stevie

      Loved it. Simple, but very tasty.

    3. R
      Roberta

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

    4. T
      Tomoko Negishi

      I love making this!

    5. A
      Allison

      Fabulous.

    6. S
      Steph

      Looks like a great recipe!! Cant wait to try it!!

    7. K
      Kapil

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

    8. L
      Leah

      You are a culinary genius! We loved the recipe.

    9. R
      Rachael Pehota

      Thanks for the beautiful recipes!

    10. R
      Ryan

      Wow – I tried this recipe tonight & was impressed!

    11. A
      Allison

      Loved this recipe! Simple and delicious.

    12. J
      Judy

      I love this recipe

    13. T
      Tiffany

      So nice .. i wish i could make these

    14. L
      Lindsey

      What a beautiful recipe you put together for us.

    15. M
      Madeline

      What a wonderful inspiration!

    16. E
      Erin

      I will be making this again! Thanks for sharing.

    17. A
      Angie

      I am currently eating it by the bucket

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