PEAR TART WITH COGNAC GLAZE
This simple, sophisticated tart glistens with an apricot-Cognac glaze. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes, episode 505.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes one 14-inch tart
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with rack in the lower third. Unfold (if necessary) puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Working quickly, roll out dough to a 17-by-13-inch rectangle, slightly less than 1/8 inch thick. Cut off a 1-inch wide strip from each side; set aside
- Transfer puff pastry to a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Lightly brush a 1-inch border of water around the edges of the pastry. Score strips firmly, without cutting all the way through, in a zigzag pattern with a paring knife. Lay pastry strips on edges to create a border. Trim strips to fit, overlapping at corners. Press gently to adhere. Transfer to freezer for 10 minutes.
- Thinly slice pears crosswise, and brush with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Within the borders of the pastry, use the tines of a fork to poke pastry all over, to prevent it from rising. Whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Brush borders with egg glaze. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons sugar evenly within the borders of the pastry. Top with pear slices arranging in rows, filling in any holes with chopped pears. Press gently to flatten slightly. Sprinkle pears with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Freeze again for 10 minutes.
- Bake tart for 10 minutes. Reduce oven to 375 degrees, and continue to bake until crust is puffed and deep golden brown and pears are tender, about 1 hour. If dough under pears begins to rise, use the tip of a paring knife to allow any air to escape. Transfer tart to a wire rack, and let cool completely.
- Heat jelly with Cognac in a small saucepan until melted, stirring until smooth. Brush over pears. Serve the tart at room temperature.
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player0744
player074468@yahoo.comThis tart is a great dessert for any occasion. It's perfect for a special dinner party or a casual gathering.
Cristina Sesgundo
c.sesgundo@hotmail.comThis tart is a great way to use up any leftover pears. It's also a great way to use up any extra puff pastry dough you have on hand.
EdwinJJ
edwinjj95@hotmail.comThis tart is a great way to introduce your kids to pears. It's sweet and delicious, and the cognac glaze adds a touch of sophistication.
SHOJIB GAMEING
gameing22@yahoo.comThis tart is a great dessert for any occasion. It's perfect for a special dinner party or a casual gathering.
Rasheed Ahmed
a_rasheed@yahoo.comThis tart is a great way to use up leftover puff pastry dough. It's also a great way to use up any extra pears you have on hand.
Destiny Madison
madisondestiny47@hotmail.comThis tart is a great make-ahead dessert. You can make it the day before and then just reheat it before serving.
Virginie Zervoulakos
virginiez54@gmail.comThis tart is a real showstopper. It's sure to impress your guests, and it's delicious too.
Da_Homie _Ghost
d-_10@yahoo.comI love this tart! It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the cognac glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Panteshy Ayo
ayopanteshy58@hotmail.frThis tart is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.
Kameron Knight
knight.kameron@hotmail.frThis was my first time making a pear tart, and it turned out amazing! The instructions were easy to follow, and the tart came out looking and tasting just like I had hoped. I will definitely be making this again.
Talia Branch
brancht@yahoo.comThis tart is absolutely delicious! The cognac glaze is the perfect complement to the sweet pears, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.
Julie Schmidt
j-s82@aol.comI've made this tart several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Christopher Royal
royal96@gmail.comThis was the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It was elegant and delicious, and everyone loved it. The cognac glaze was the perfect finishing touch, and the pears were cooked to perfection.
pat moore
m-p@yahoo.comThis tart was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. The cognac glaze was the star of the show, and the pears were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
nicholas wadadada
nicholas.wadadada21@yahoo.comI'm not usually a big fan of pear tarts, but this one changed my mind. The cognac glaze was incredible, and the pears were so tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.
Sh Dabaadeberel
dabaadeberelsh@aol.comThis was my first time making a pear tart, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the tart came out looking just like the picture. The flavor was delicious, and the cognac glaze really made it special.
Rosemary Oleary
rosemaryoleary34@gmail.comWow, this tart was amazing! I've never had a pear tart before, but I'm definitely a fan now. The glaze was the perfect finishing touch, and the pears were cooked to perfection. I can't wait to make this again.
SP MAZHAR
smazhar@hotmail.frThis pear tart was an absolute delight! The cognac glaze added a touch of sophistication that took it to the next level. The pears were perfectly tender and juicy, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I'll definitely be making this again.