Almond-Pear Cutout Tarts with Caramel Drizzle
Ingredients:
• 1 sheet store-bought pie crust (such as Pillsbury), thawed
• 3 Anjou pears (or any firm, sweet pear), peeled, halved, and cored
• 3 tablespoons almond paste
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• Caramel sauce, recipe below
• Parchment paper, for baking
• Optional: egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp water), for a golden finish
Instructions:
1. Prep the Pears:
Peel the pears, cut them in half, and scoop out the cores to create a small hollow in each half.
2. Fill with Almond Paste:
Press about 2 teaspoons of almond paste into the hollow of each pear half.
3. Prepare the Crust:
Roll out the pie crust on a lightly floured surface. Arrange the filled pear halves, cut-side down, spaced apart on the crust.
4. Cut Out Pear Shapes:
Using a small knife, cut around each pear, leaving about ½ inch of crust around the edge. You can shape the outer crust like a pear for a decorative look.
5. Seal the Edges:
Use a fork to gently press down around the edges of each cut-ou...