Cardamom Spiced Pear Tart Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 3 ripe pears
• 6 cardamom pods (seeds crushed)
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 egg (for wash)

Method

Roll pastry onto a baking sheet. Slice pears thinly. Arrange in a circular pattern leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle with cardamom and brown sugar. Dot with butter. Fold edges over. Brush with egg wash. Bake at 400F for 30 minutes.

Cardamom Tips

Green cardamom is more aromatic than black. Crush pods just before using — pre-ground cardamom loses its complexity quickly.

Serving

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. A drizzle of honey adds a lovely finish.

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