Description
Pear and Ginger Puff Pastry Delight brings French bakery magic to home kitchens with its elegant layers of buttery pastry and spiced fruit. Warm ginger notes complement sweet pears, creating a dessert that invites you to savor each delicate, flaky bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 pears, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) pure vanilla extract
Pastry and Baking Ingredients:
- 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) flour
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Dust a clean work surface with flour and gently unfold the thawed puff pastry. Use a sharp knife to create a delicate border approximately 1 inch from the pastry’s edge, cutting carefully without completely separating the layers.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, finely chopped fresh ginger, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until the mixture becomes a smooth, fragrant glaze.
- Apply half of the butter-sugar mixture across the inner pastry rectangle using a pastry brush, ensuring an even, glossy coating that will caramelize during baking.
- Prepare the pears by removing the core and slicing them into thin, uniform pieces. Immediately toss the slices with fresh lemon juice to prevent discoloration and maintain their pristine appearance.
- Artfully layer the pear slices within the prepared pastry border, slightly overlapping each slice for an elegant presentation. Drizzle the remaining butter-sugar mixture over the pear slices, allowing the glaze to seep between the layers.
- Gently fold the pastry edges upward, creating a rustic, slightly raised border that will contain the pear filling and provide a crisp texture.
- Transfer the pastry to the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. The pastry is ready when it transforms into a golden, puffy masterpiece with crisp, caramelized edges and a glistening pear topping.
Notes
- Prep like a pro by ensuring puff pastry is completely thawed to avoid cracking during rolling.
- Create a precise border when scoring the dough to prevent filling from leaking and achieve a beautiful rustic presentation.
- Toss pear slices with lemon juice immediately after cutting to maintain their fresh, appetizing appearance and prevent unsightly browning.
- Layer butter-sugar mixture strategically for maximum caramelization and deep, rich flavor infusion throughout the tart.
- Watch baking time carefully – golden brown edges and puffy texture indicate perfect doneness, avoiding potential burning or undercooking.
- Serve warm for the most decadent experience, as the pastry will be at its crispiest and the ginger-butter mixture most fragrant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg