Ingredients and Weight:
- Puff pastry: 2 sheets (1 pound)
- Bosc pears: 4 (2 pounds), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- White sugar: 1 cup
- Honey: ¼ cup
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: ½ teaspoon
- Cardamom: ½ teaspoon
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Egg wash: 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
45-55 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Defrost puff pastry according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine pears, sugar, honey, spices, and lemon juice. Toss to coat.
- Roll out one sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
- Transfer pastry to a 9-inch round pie plate.
- Pour pear mixture into pie plate.
- Roll out the remaining puff pastry sheet to a 10-inch circle.
- Place over pears and trim edges.
- Brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and pears are tender.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of pie):
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Sugar: 35g
Dish Characteristics:
- Buttery, flaky crust
- Sweet and flavorful pears
- Aromatic spices
- Perfect for a special occasion or dessert
User Comments:
- "This pie is absolutely divine! The crust is perfectly flaky and the pears are so tender and juicy."
- "I love the combination of spices in this recipe. It gives the pie such a unique and delicious flavor."
- "This pie is easy to make and always impresses my guests."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use ripe pears for the best flavor.
- If you don't have ground cardamom, you can use a little bit of allspice instead.
- For a vegan version, replace the egg wash with plant-based milk.
