Pear and Mint Tart
A simple, elegant tart with sweet pears, fresh mint, and a hint of orange zest over a buttery pastry crust.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 1 9 inch pie crust
- 3 medium pears
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Place the 1 pie crust in a 9 inch tart pan, pressing into the edges. Trim excess and prick the bottom with a fork.
- 2
Peel and core the 3 pears, then slice them thinly. Toss with 1 tbsp orange zest and 2 tbsp sugar in a bowl.
- 3
Arrange the pear slices in a fan pattern over the crust. Dot with 2 tbsp butter cut into small pieces.
- 4
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden and the pears are tender when pierced with a knife.
- 5
Let cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with 0.25 cup chopped fresh mint leaves before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- 9 inch tart pan
- rolling pin
- sharp knife
- mixing bowl
- fork
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