LUCIOUS AND EASY PEAR & PECAN PUFF PASTRY TART
An easy fruit dessert with puff pastry, delicious pears and pecans - the perfect fall treat!
Provided by Marilena Leavitt
Categories Fruit Dessert
Time 35m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Defrost the puff pastry according to the package's instructions.
- Peel, quarter, and core the pears. Cut each quarter into four slices and set aside.
- In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat and when it turns light brown, stir in the sugar. Once the sugar starts to melt, add the lemon juice, the brandy and the cinnamon (both stick and ground). Cook briefly making sure everything is well mixed. Add the pear slices to the skillet. Cook gently, basting the pears with the brown sugar mixture for about 10 minutes, depending on the ripeness of the pears. At the end of the cooking, the pears should be tender. Using a slotted spoon, lift the pears from the skillet and place them on a plate. Set them aside to cool.
- Return the brown sugar mixture to a low boil and cook it for about 2 minutes so until it is reduced to a syrup.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Remove the thawed puff pastry from the refrigerator, unroll it, and, with a sharp knife, cut a 10" or 11" circle. Score a ½" border around the circle then prick the area inside the border to prevent the tarts from puffing up too much.
- Place the puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Arrange the pears on top of the puff pastry, fanning the slices so they resemble pear halves. Scatter the pecans around the pears. Reserve 2 TBSP. of the syrup and brush the rest on the pear slices and the pastry itself. Try to stay inside the boarder, so the puff pastry around the center stays dry. Chill tart for 15 minutes.
- Place the tray on the middle rack of the oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush the reserved 2 TBSP. of syrup over the pears (this glaze will give them a lovely color). Cool very briefly and serve while still warm, with a dollop of ice cream.
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Kitao Mia
[email protected]Thanks for sharing this recipe!
A Frog On a Tree
[email protected]I can't wait to try making this tart again with different fruits and nuts.
Abbasi Nasi
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Harry Mandew
[email protected]Overall, I thought this tart was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the results were delicious.
ROS
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the tart to brown evenly. I think I would bake it for a few minutes longer next time.
Armando Valenzuela
[email protected]The tart was a bit dry. I think I would add a little more butter to the filling next time.
Vincent Waithaka
[email protected]The tart was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the filling next time.
Ameet Bhatia
[email protected]I love the combination of pears and pecans in this tart. The pears are soft and juicy, and the pecans add a nice crunch.
Leonardo Oliveira
[email protected]This tart is a great way to use up leftover puff pastry. I had a sheet of puff pastry in my freezer, and I was looking for a way to use it up. This tart was the perfect solution.
Sonja Simmonds
[email protected]I'm a beginner baker, and this tart was a great project for me. It was easy to follow the recipe, and the results were impressive.
Sajid Sajid
[email protected]I made a few substitutions to the recipe, and the tart still turned out great. I used walnuts instead of pecans, and I added a drizzle of honey over the top before baking.
Demiana Reda
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the tart turned out perfectly. I can't wait to make it again for my friends and family.
MIs MINI
[email protected]This tart is the perfect dessert for a fall gathering. The pears and pecans are seasonal favorites, and the puff pastry gives it a touch of sophistication.
Yasir Mehmood
[email protected]I made this tart for a special occasion, and it was a showstopper. It looked so elegant and tasted even better.
Wafaa Mhaseb
[email protected]The tart was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Bobby Spilman
[email protected]This tart was a breeze to make. I used store-bought puff pastry and pre-sliced pears, so it came together in no time.
samuel okoth
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pears, but this tart changed my mind. The pears were perfectly ripe and juicy, and they paired so well with the pecans and puff pastry.
KgKing Abi
[email protected]This pear pecan puff pastry tart was a delightful treat! The combination of sweet pears, crunchy pecans, and flaky puff pastry was simply irresistible.