By Becky Hardin
Updated Jul 30, 2025
This easy, rustic Pear Tart recipe is perfect for fall! I’ve taken puff pastry and dressed it up with thinly sliced pears and a buttery mixture of the very best warm, sweet fall flavors. You only need 5 ingredients and about 30 minutes to make this picture-perfect tart!
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5-Star Review
“YES! Pears are my favorite thing about fall (way more than pumpkin, I have to admit!). I basically consume pounds and pounds of Bartlett pears each year. This tart is fantastic! I’m such a fan of puff pastry! So great to have on hand.” -Laura
Easy Pear Tart Recipe
Apples always steal the spotlight in the fall, but I think pears are also a great seasonal fruit that deserve some love. With only 5 ingredients, this simple yet elegant tart comes together in minutes. So, the next time you reach for the apples, consider switching it up and using pears instead. You won’t be disappointed. You can use any type of pears you like. I find that Bosc and Anjou pears work great for baking, but whatever you have on hand or find at the store will work.
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- ▢ 1 sheet puff pastry dough 245 grams, thawed (½ package)
- ▢ 2 tbsp salted butter 28 grams, melted (¼ stick)
- ▢ 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice 9 grams
- ▢ 1 tbsp brown sugar 13 grams
- ▢ 3 pears thinly sliced lengthwise
- ▢ pecans optional, for garnish
- ▢ ice cream optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Lay the puff pastry sheet on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Score (cut a line) along the inside of the edge of the dough, about 1 inch in from the outside. 1 sheet puff pastry dough
- Mix together the melted butter, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar. Using a pastry brush, brush the butter over the entire puff pastry sheet. 2 tbsp salted butter, 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice, 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Lay the pear slices into the middle of the puff pastry, slightly overlapping as you go. My tart was big enough to go 3 slices across and 7 slices down. 3 pears
- Pour the remaining butter mixture over the pears and brush to cover.
- Sprinkle with pecans if desired. pecans
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until puff pastry is fully cooked and browned.
- Remove from oven and cut with pizza cutter into squares.
- Serve with ice cream for an extra special treat! ice cream
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
Becky’s Tips
- Slice the pears thinly so they cook all the way through and sit nicely on the pastry.
- You don’t need ripe pears. Under-ripe pears tend to hold their shape better when cooking at high temperatures.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make a Pear Tart Step by Step
Prepare the pastry: Lay the puff pastry sheet on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Score (cut a line) along the inside of the edge of the dough, about 1 inch in from the outside. Preheat oven to 400°F
Prepare butter mixture: Combine 2 tbsp melted butter, 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Using a pastry brush, brush the butter over the entire puff pastry sheet.
Add the pears : Lay the 3 pears, sliced, into the middle of the puff pastry, slightly overlapping as you go. My tart was big enough to go 3 slices across and 7 slices down.
Add butter mixture and pecans: Pour the remaining butter mixture over the pears and brush to cover. Sprinkle with pecans if desired.
Bake : Bake for 15-18 minutes or until puff pastry is fully cooked and browned.
Cut: Remove from the oven and cut with a pizza cutter into squares.
Serve and enjoy: Serve with ice cream for an extra special treat!
How to Store
Once cooled to room temperature, you can keep this pear tart stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat it in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until warmed all the way through.
Serving Suggestions
While vanilla ice cream and pecans are my favorite accompaniments for this pear tart, you can always feel free to get creative! Use candied pecans for even more sweetness or pumpkin ice cream for additional fall flavor.
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Super Easy Pear Tart
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry dough 245 grams, thawed (½ package)
- 2 tbsp salted butter 28 grams, melted (¼ stick)
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice 9 grams
- 1 tbsp brown sugar 13 grams
- 3 pears thinly sliced lengthwise
- pecans optional, for garnish
- ice cream optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Lay the puff pastry sheet on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Score (cut a line) along the inside of the edge of the dough, about 1 inch in from the outside. 1 sheet puff pastry dough
- Mix together the melted butter, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar. Using a pastry brush, brush the butter over the entire puff pastry sheet. 2 tbsp salted butter, 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice, 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Lay the pear slices into the middle of the puff pastry, slightly overlapping as you go. My tart was big enough to go 3 slices across and 7 slices down. 3 pears
- Pour the remaining butter mixture over the pears and brush to cover.
- Sprinkle with pecans if desired. pecans
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until puff pastry is fully cooked and browned.
- Remove from oven and cut with pizza cutter into squares.
- Serve with ice cream for an extra special treat! ice cream
Notes
- Slice the pears thinly so they cook all the way through and sit nicely on the pastry.
- You don’t need ripe pears. Under-ripe pears tend to hold their shape better when cooking at high temperatures.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
