Flaky Sliced Pear Tart: Autumn Elegance on a Plate
Nothing captures fall quite like a Sliced Pear Tart—thin, tender pear slices fanned over buttery pastry, lightly caramelized edges, and a whisper of warm spice. It’s sophisticated yet comforting, the kind of dessert that makes any dinner feel special or turns a quiet afternoon into something memorable.
The key to its beauty? Perfectly uniform pear slices that bake evenly and look stunning. A quick spin with the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater (using the slicing blade) delivers those flawless rounds in seconds—no wobbly knife work needed.
🥄Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed) or homemade shortcrust
3–4 firm but ripe pears (Bosc or Anjou work beautifully)
2 tbsp apricot jam (or honey)
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon (or cardamom for a twist)
¼ cup sliced almonds (optional, for crunch)
1 egg (for egg wash)
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
🍳Step-by-Step: Pear Tart in 4 Moves
1. Slice the Pears Perfectly
Core and halve the pears. Lock your cheese grater hand crank with its suction base and insert the slicing blade. Feed pear halves through—one smooth crank per thin, even slice. Toss gently with lemon juice to prevent browning.
2. Prepare the Pastry Base
Roll out puff pastry on parchment to a rectangle or circle. Transfer to a baking sheet. Lightly score a 1-inch border (don’t cut through). Prick center with a fork. Brush border with egg wash for golden shine.
3. Arrange & Season
Warm apricot jam and brush over the center. Fan sliced pears in overlapping rows or circles. Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and almonds.
4. Bake & Finish
Bake until pastry is puffed and golden, pears tender. Cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature—pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or crème fraîche.
🍐Tips & Twists
Frangipane Layer – Spread almond cream under pears for richer flavor.
Savory Spin – Skip sugar, add rosemary and blue cheese crumbles.
Gluten-Free – Use GF puff pastry.
Mini Tarts – Cut pastry rounds for individual portions.
Make-Ahead – Slice pears with Geedel ahead; assemble just before baking.
🥧Conclusion: Dessert That Feels Like Art
This Sliced Pear Tart is pure autumn poetry—simple ingredients transformed into something elegant. With the rotary graters for kitchen, those perfect pear slices come together effortlessly, letting the fruit shine in every bite.
