BUTTERNUT SQUASH TART WITH FRIED SAGE

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Herb     Vegetable     Appetizer     Brunch     Bake     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Squash     Butternut Squash     Fall     Winter     Shower     Sage     Party     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed (from a 17.3-ounce package)
1 large egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water
12 1/8"-thick rounds peeled butternut squash
kosher salt
1/4 cup honey
1 thinly sliced Fresno, jalapeño, or red Thai chile
3 tablespoons olive oil
12 fresh sage leaves
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan
black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently roll out 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed (from a 17.3-ounce package) on a lightly floured surface to a 10" square (just enough to even out). Transfer to prepared sheet.
  • Brush pastry with 1 large egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water. Arrange twelve 1/8"-thick rounds peeled butternut squash (cut from squash's neck) over pastry, overlapping as needed and leaving a 1/2" border. Place another sheet of parchment paper over squash. Set another large rimmed baking sheet over the tart. (This will weigh down the pastry dough and steam the squash slices.)
  • Bake until bottom of pastry begins to brown and top begins to puff, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove top baking sheet and discard top sheet of parchment paper. Brush squash slices with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with kosher salt. Return tart, uncovered, to oven and bake until pastry is deep golden brown and cooked through, 25-30 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, combine 1/4 cup honey, 1 thinly sliced Fresno, jalapeño, or red Thai chile, and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat (add another thinly sliced chile if more heat is desired). Boil until thickened slightly and syrupy, about 6 minutes.
  • Line a plate with paper towels. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small skillet until just beginning to smoke. Add 12 fresh sage leaves; fry until crisp, about 30 seconds. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Slice tart. Arrange 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan on top; drizzle with chile-infused honey. Garnish with fried sage leaves and a few grinds of black pepper.

Waiswa Karim
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The crust was a bit soggy.


Albert Cortellesso
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This tart is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Keitumetse Mitchell
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This tart is a must-try for any butternut squash lover.


Nas Me
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I've made this tart several times and it's always a hit.


Louvia Jean Louis
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This tart is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sabalamuzi Swazi
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I loved this tart. The flavors are amazing!


Mahady Khan
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This tart is so impressive looking, it's perfect for a special occasion.


rufaim abubakar
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this tart. The butternut squash is perfectly balanced by the goat cheese and fried sage.


Tim Hart
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This tart is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The results are stunning and delicious.


Tasveer Tanha
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I didn't have any fried sage, so I just sprinkled some dried sage on top of the tart before baking. It still tasted great!


Misti Mahadi
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I used a store-bought pie crust to save time, and it worked out great. The tart still tasted homemade.


Solomon Ubah
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This tart is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. It's also a great vegetarian option for a main course or side dish.


MOHTASIM YT MOHTASIM YT
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I made this tart for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The tart was also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.


Sana bs
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This butternut squash tart was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the squash, goat cheese, and fried sage complemented each other perfectly. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the tart was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again!