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. J
      Jamie

      I made this for a party this weekend and it was a great hit!

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      sierra

      Thanks for the beautiful recipes!

    3. J
      Jo

      Looking forward to making this tonight

    4. L
      Lindsay

      It's very tasty and very easy to cook,

    5. S
      Sharon

      I am currently eating it by the bucket

    6. D
      DD Can Cook

      Love it and thanks.

    7. S
      Sarah

      Perfect and simple to make. My husband loved it!

    8. D
      DD Can Cook

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

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      Heidi A

      Just tried this recipe and really loved it.

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      susan briscoe

      Made this last night for my family and we love it.

    11. M
      Megan

      I loved it,I made it for a very dear friend and she was impressed

    12. C
      CJ McD

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

    13. s
      sierra

      I loved this. I don't have words to explain how delicious and amazing this dish is.

    14. J
      Jo

      This is my go-to recipe

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      Tomoko Negishi

      I made this last night according to the recipe. It was fabulous!

    16. S
      Shelly Franz

      i loved it so simple but very elegant.

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      Wendy McIntosh

      Wow, I'm the first to make this? Cool. This was really easy to make

    18. A
      Anju

      I love this! So easy to throw together.

    19. R
      Roberta

      I will be making this again! Thanks for sharing.

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