Quick & Easy Puff Pastry Pear Tarts

đź•’ Total Time: 35 minutes
🔥 Difficulty: Low
🍽️ Servings: 4–6
👩‍🍳 Author: Jennifer Philipp


Why You’ll Love These Tarts

When pears are in season, these Puff Pastry Pear Tarts are a must-make. They combine buttery puff pastry, sweet poached pears, and a crunchy walnut filling to create a cozy, elegant dessert perfect for fall.

Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or simply enjoy them with your morning coffee for a luxurious breakfast pastry.


Ingredients

For the Poached Pears:

  • 3 ripe pears (Bosc, Bartlett, or Anjou)

  • 750g water

  • 200g sugar

  • 1 vanilla pod (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • 2 cinnamon sticks

  • 1 star anise

For the Filling:

  • 40g chopped walnuts (or pecans)

  • 20g honey (or maple syrup for a vegan version)

  • Zest of 1 orange

  • Pinch of cinnamon

For Assembly:

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed

  • Extra sugar, for sprinkling

  • Icing sugar, for garnish

  • Fresh mint leaves (optional)


How to Make Puff Pastry Pear Tarts

Step 1: Poach the Pears

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