When it comes to impressive desserts with minimal effort I will reach for a package of puff pastry time and time again. Layer that flaky, buttery pastry with thin slices of fresh pears generously glazed with a spice maple syrup and you’ve got a dessert that will take you through the holidays and beyond. My recipe for Maple Pear Puff Pastry Tart is effortless, elegant and delicious.
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What is Puff Pastry?
When it comes to easy and impressive recipes puff pastry is one of my go to ingredients. Puff pastry is a laminated pastry that is made with layers of butter and dough, which creates a pastry that is light and flaky. Excellent puff pastry is available at most supermarkets and is a great shortcut for creating desserts and appetizers. You can find puff pastry in the freezer section; common brands include Dufour ( made with butter and my preferred choice) and Pepperidge Farm ( made with vegetable based fats and is vegan).
How to Make Maple Pear Puff Pastry Tart
Thanks to the puff pastry this tart comes together in a snap. While the oven is preheating go ahead and slice your pears. I prefer to cut the pear in half length wise and then slice using a sharp knife but you can also use a mandolin if you prefer. Unfold and roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle about 9×13 in in size. Transfer to the parchment paper and place on a baking sheet. Using a butter knife score a border (do not cut all the way through) about 1 inch wide.
Layer sliced pears onto the puff pastry within the border (feel free to layer the pears in any pattern you’d like). Combine 1 tbsp melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon and ginger and brush generously over the pears (I like to use this silicon pastry brush). Brush the outer border of puff pastry with the remaining melted butter. Bake the tart for 15-17 minutes or until puff pastry is golden brown. Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before slicing and drizzle with additional maple syrup if desired.
If you like this Maple Pear Puff Pastry Tart be sure to take a look at some of my other recipes!
Apple Scones with Maple Cinnamon Glaze
Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart with Ricotta
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Maple Pear Puff Pastry Tart
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz puff pastry sheet thawed
- 3-4 large pears sliced
- 2 tbsp butter divided
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 4oo degrees.
- Unfold and roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle about 9×13 in in size. Transfer to the parchment paper and place on a baking sheet. Using a butter knife score a border (do not cut all the way through) about 1 inch wide.
- Layer sliced pears on the puff pastry within the border. Combine 1 tbsp melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon and ginger and brush generously over the pears. Brush the outer border of puff pastry with the remaining melted butter.
- Bake the tart for 15-17 minutes or until puff pastry is golden brown. Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes and drizzle with additional maple syrup if desired.
Raquel says
Served these for a holiday tea and they were lovely. So easy to make and tasty too!
Makhaya says
This recipe is perfect for our Christmas gathering. Thanks for sharing!
Colette Zaharko says
Super quick to make and simple, that’s my type of dessert! So delicious 🤤
Andrea White says
so good! the perfect treat!
nancy says
everything about this recipe is so yummy!