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. A

      I brought this to Thanksgiving dinner. It was delicious and smelled fantastic! Thanks!

    2. W

      So nice .. i wish i could make these

    3. A

      What a beautiful recipe you put together for us.

    4. M

      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!

    5. M

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    6. A

      I love this! So easy to throw together.

    7. B

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

    8. L

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

    9. t

      Loved it! Mine actually looked just like the video. That never happens!

    10. D

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

    11. N

      This is a beautiful dish!

    12. S

      Thank you for this recipe.

    13. L

      This was absolutely delicious!!

    14. R

      Love it! Simple yet delicious. Thank you.

    15. R

      This is delicious and easy!

    16. r

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

    17. A

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

    18. L

      I admittedly made a few changes, but I think the concept is the same and made it so good.

    19. M

      This was a really tasty and easy recipe.

    20. C

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

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