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. C
      Corrie

      This is one of my husbands favorite things I make. I found your recipe years ago and he still requests it! Thanks!

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      Victor

      I made this yesterday not 5 minutes after I saw the recipe.

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      Willie

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

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      Sarah

      Fabulous.

    5. M
      Marilyn

      I've made this several times…so good! it turned out delicous. Thanks for this recipe!!!!

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      Mark L.

      Wow! This is amazing. So delicious and so pretty! I'm eating it. So good! Thanks!

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      susan briscoe

      Love, love, love it.Made it twice now

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      rita

      I love this recipe

    9. C
      Corrie

      Simple, delicious. Thanks for another great recipe.

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      Yvonne

      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!

    11. S
      Sharon

      These were easy and delicious.

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      Diana

      This is a GREAT recipe.

    13. C
      Chantel

      What a beautiful recipe you put together for us.

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