Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (9 ounces)
- 4 ripe pears (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and sliced
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
40 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 12-inch (30 cm) circle.
- Transfer pastry to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss pears with cinnamon and cardamom.
- Sprinkle melted butter over puff pastry.
- In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, oats, and walnuts.
- Sprinkle topping over melted butter.
- Arrange pear slices on top of topping.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and pears are tender.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutritional Information:
One serving (1/8 of tart) contains:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Sugar: 25 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Flaky, buttery puff pastry
- Sweet and aromatic pears
- Crunchy and flavorful topping
- Perfect for a special occasion or dessert
User Comments:
- "This tart is absolutely delicious! The pears are perfectly tender and the topping is so flavorful."
- "I love the combination of cinnamon and cardamom with the pears."
- "This tart is easy to make and looks so impressive when served."
- "I made this for my family and it was a big hit."
- "I would definitely recommend this recipe to others."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use ripe but firm pears for best results.
- If you don't have puff pastry, you can use another type of pie crust.
- Let the tart cool for 10 minutes before slicing to prevent the pears from falling out.
