Bartlett Pears are great for cooking! They add moistness and flavour to their dish. They are a great substitute for glazing or grilling instead of using bananas or apples.
The delicious tarts with spiced brown sugar and puff pastry are great for snacks or dessert. A perfect balance of sweet, spice, and buttery goodness in every bite
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- Pinch nutmeg
- Pinch salt
- 1 roll puff pastry, thawed
- 5 pcs small Bartlett Pears, peeled, cored, halved and cut into thin slices
- 1 egg, beated
- 1 & 1/2 tbsp butter, cut into bit
Serves: 9
Prep time: 20 mins
Cooking time: 20 mins
Method
1. Start making your pear puff pastry tarts by preheating your oven to 200°C (375°F).
2.Using a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon powder, ground cardamom, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
3. Unroll the puff pastry on a flat surface and cut it into 9 (almost equal) portions.
4. Place them on top of a tray lined with a baking sheet, then brush each portion with the beaten egg.
5. Sprinkle some off the spices and sugar mixture, avoiding the sides of the pastry.
6. Arrange a halved, sliced pear in the middle of the pastry.
7. Sprinkle more of the sugar and spices mixture on top of the pear.
8. Dot each pear with two bits of butter.
9. Place the tray of pear puff pastry tarts in the middle of the oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the top has turned golden.
7. Sprinkle some powdered sugar on your pear tart, if desired.
8. Serve.