Ingredients
Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Filling
- 2 large pears, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch nutmeg
- pinch salt
- 1 tsp all purpose flour
Topping
- chopped walnuts for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry dough into a roughly 10 by 12-inch rectangle. Create a half-inch border by folding the edges inward and pressing them down with a fork for a decorative edge. Use the fork to prick dots across the center of the pastry to prevent bubbling during baking, then set it aside.
- Mix Honey-Butter Glaze and Pears: In a bowl, combine honey, melted butter, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and all-purpose flour. Toss the thinly sliced pears in this mixture, coating them evenly with the spiced glaze.
- Assemble Tart: Arrange the coated pear slices neatly over the prepared puff pastry, staying inside the folded border. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of the remaining honey-butter mixture evenly over the pears to add extra shine and flavor.
- Bake the Tart: Place the tart on the lined baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until the pastry edges are a dark golden brown and the pears are tender.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove the tart from the oven and allow it to cool on the baking sheet for 10 to 15 minutes to set. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts for a crunchy finish before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Thaw puff pastry completely before rolling to avoid tearing.
- Use ripe pears for optimal sweetness and texture.
- Substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds as preferred.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
- For added indulgence, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
