Ingredients and Weight:
- Pears, ripe: 4 medium (about 1 pound)
- Puff pastry: 1 sheet (1 pound)
- Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Brown sugar: 1/4 cup
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Butter: 1/4 cup, melted
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
30-35 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (medium)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and halve the pears lengthwise, removing the cores.
- Make thin, vertical slices in the pears, almost but not all the way through.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch square.
- Place the pears on the puff pastry, fanning them out slightly.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugars, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Brush the melted butter over the pears.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the pears.
- Fold the edges of the puff pastry over the pears, pleating them as necessary.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the pears are tender.
Nutritional Information:
Serving size: 1/8 of tart
Calories: 250
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Flaky, buttery puff pastry
- Sweet and tender pears
- Aromatic and flavorful with cinnamon and nutmeg
User Comments:
- "This tart was a hit at my dinner party. The combination of textures and flavors was exquisite."
- "The pears were perfectly caramelized and the puff pastry was divine."
- "This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are impressive."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use ripe but firm pears for best results.
- Be careful not to slice the pears all the way through.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent dessert.
