NSW Meals on Wheels - Pear, Sultana and Custard Tarts

Pear, Sultana and Custard Tarts

These tarts will be sure to impress – can be made with fresh or tinned pears.

Source: Queensland Meals on Wheels

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooktime: 25 minutes

Ingredients

1-2 medium-size, ripe pears (approximately
160g), cored, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
40ml maple syrup
100ml thickened custard
40g wholemeal flour
400g sheets puff pastry
30g sultanas
250ml cream, to serve

Method

Preheat fan-forced oven to 220°C (230°C for conventional oven). Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
Arrange the thin pear slices out on a separate tray.
Mix the lemon juice with half of the maple syrup and pour the lemon-maple mix evenly over the pear slices. Set aside.
In a bowl, combine the custard and flour. Set aside.
Slice each pastry sheet in half and place one half on top of the other to form a double layer.
Using a 12cm diameter cutter, cut out two circles from each pastry stack and place on the lined tray. Completely cut through both layers and discard the excess pastry.
Using a 9cm diameter cutter, carefully cut into each pastry circle, through the top layer only, to remove the inner top layer.
Spoon the custard evenly into the inner circle of each pastry round. Layer with the pear slices and sprinkle sultanas around the pair slices.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastry has puffed and is golden brown in colour.
Serve with cream and the remaining maple syrup.

Handy Tips

Use Corella or Packham pears if possible (or tinned pears if short on time).

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