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Almond Pear Tartlets Recipe

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Although they're quick to fix, you'll want to savor these pretty pastries slowly. Delicately spiced pears are complemented by an almond sauce and a crispy crust. Be prepared to share the recipe.—Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

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6 Servings
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons sugar, divided
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 package (10 ounces) frozen puff pastry shells, thawed
2 small ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the egg, 1/2 cup sugar, cream and butter. Cook and stir until the sauce is thickened and a thermometer reads 160°. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Cover and refrigerate.
On an unfloured surface, roll each pastry into a 4-in. circle. Place in an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Top each with pear slices. Combine the cinnamon, ginger and remaining sugar; sprinkle over pears.
Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Sprinkle with almonds if desired. Serve warm with chilled cream sauce. Yield: 6 servings.

Almond Pear Tartlets published in Taste of Home August/September 2000, p29

Toasting Nuts

Toasting nuts before using them in a recipe intensifies their flavor. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and bake at 350° for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Be sure to watch them carefully so they don't burn.

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