Published on myfoodbook (https://myfoodbook.com.au)

Tartlets with Pear, Vanilla and Cinnamon Compote

Tartlets with Pear, Vanilla and Cinnamon Compote

Recipe By:

Australian Pears

rediscoverthepear.com.au [1]

Prep Time:

10 minutes (when using pre-cooked pastry shells)

Cook Time:

10 minutes

Serves:

4

Makes:

4 tartlets

Compote

Ingredients

4 Corella pears, peeled, cored and cut into cubes
2 fresh vanilla beans, seeds and pods separated
4 tablespoons sugar
Juice of a lemon
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 quality brought or homemade sweet short crust pastry shells (prepared as required)
Clotted cream, ice-cream or creme anglaise to serve

Method

For the compote, place the Corella pears, vanilla pods and seeds, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon into a small non-stick saucepan over a medium heat
Cook for 10 minutes or until the pear is just soft
Set aside to cool
To serve, place a generous amount of the compote into each tart shell and served with clotted cream, ice cream or creme anglaise

Tips & Hints

For this recipe the Corella pear can be substituted for Beurre Bosc or Red Anjou depending on seasonality.

Links
[1] http://rediscoverthepear.com.au/