RUSTIC PEAR TART PUFF PASTRY RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Roll out puff pastry into a 10-by-13-inch rectangle (trim edges if necessary). Fold up 1/4 inch of edges to form a thin border. Transfer to baking sheet; chill while preparing filling.
• Cut each pear half into 6 wedges. Toss with sugar and juice. Brush pastry inside border with egg mixture. Lightly brush edges.
• Arrange pears in a flat layer on pastry, overlapping slightly. Dot with butter. Bake until pastry is golden brown and pears are tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Heat jam with honey and 1 Tbsp. water in a small pan over medium-high heat, stirring until smooth. Brush warm tart with glaze (discard any extra). Serve warm or at room temperature.

Steps:

• On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into a 14-in. circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the pears, cherries and vanilla. Combine 3 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and ginger; sprinkle over pear mixture and stir gently to combine. Spoon over pastry to within 2 in. of edges; sprinkle with walnuts. Fold edges of pastry over filling, leaving center uncovered., Beat egg white and water; brush over folded pastry. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Using parchment, slide tart onto a wire rack to cool.