PEAR TART WITH COGNAC GLAZE
This simple, sophisticated tart glistens with an apricot-Cognac glaze. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes, episode 505.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes one 14-inch tart
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with rack in the lower third. Unfold (if necessary) puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Working quickly, roll out dough to a 17-by-13-inch rectangle, slightly less than 1/8 inch thick. Cut off a 1-inch wide strip from each side; set aside
- Transfer puff pastry to a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Lightly brush a 1-inch border of water around the edges of the pastry. Score strips firmly, without cutting all the way through, in a zigzag pattern with a paring knife. Lay pastry strips on edges to create a border. Trim strips to fit, overlapping at corners. Press gently to adhere. Transfer to freezer for 10 minutes.
- Thinly slice pears crosswise, and brush with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Within the borders of the pastry, use the tines of a fork to poke pastry all over, to prevent it from rising. Whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Brush borders with egg glaze. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons sugar evenly within the borders of the pastry. Top with pear slices arranging in rows, filling in any holes with chopped pears. Press gently to flatten slightly. Sprinkle pears with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Freeze again for 10 minutes.
- Bake tart for 10 minutes. Reduce oven to 375 degrees, and continue to bake until crust is puffed and deep golden brown and pears are tender, about 1 hour. If dough under pears begins to rise, use the tip of a paring knife to allow any air to escape. Transfer tart to a wire rack, and let cool completely.
- Heat jelly with Cognac in a small saucepan until melted, stirring until smooth. Brush over pears. Serve the tart at room temperature.
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Subhan Ahme
[email protected]I've made this tart several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pears.
Jassim Mohammad
[email protected]This tart is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious!
TriTon Salvage & Demolition
[email protected]I made this tart for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It's his new favorite dessert.
Juan Avalos
[email protected]This tart is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Rita Baroi
[email protected]The tart was a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just because I used unripe pears. I'll definitely try it again with ripe pears.
Dj Shaft
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this tart! The cognac glaze really made the dish.
Dad
[email protected]This tart is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the combination of pears and cognac.
Sophik Sophik 1
[email protected]The tart was delicious, but I had some trouble getting the crust to brown evenly. I think I might have needed to bake it for a few minutes longer.
m Shabaz Khan
[email protected]I made this tart for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
tyson emless
[email protected]This tart is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Malaba Arafat
[email protected]The tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. I would recommend using less sugar in the glaze next time.
Ibrahim Farooq
[email protected]Easy to make and very tasty. I used store-bought puff pastry to save time and it worked out great.
Ashley R
[email protected]The tart was delicious! The pears were perfectly cooked and the crust was flaky and buttery. The cognac glaze added a nice touch of flavor.
Okedare Bidemi
[email protected]The tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the glaze.
mr lemons
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe and the tart turned out delicious! The pears were soft and juicy and the crust was flaky and buttery. Will definitely be making this again.
alex sutherland
[email protected]This pear tart was a hit at our dinner party! The cognac glaze added a touch of sophistication and the pears were perfectly caramelized. Will definitely be making this again.