This easy, rustic Pear Tart recipe is perfect for fall! Puff pastry is all dressed 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!

slice of pears tart on a plate with a scoop of ice cream.

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What’s in this Pear Tart Recipe

It only takes 5 ingredients to make this delicious tart.

  • Puff Pastry Dough: Let the puff pastry dough thaw before using it.
  • Salted Butter: To melt the butter, microwave it in a bowl for about 30-60 seconds.
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice: My homemade pumpkin pie spice has the very best warm flavor!
  • Brown Sugar: You can easily make your own by combining 1 cup of white granulated sugar with 1 TBSP of molasses.
  • Pears: Slice the pears thinly. That way they will cook all the way through and sit nicely on the pastry.
  • Pecans: This is an optional garnish. I love the crunch they give each bite!
  • Ice Cream: A big scoop of cold vanilla ice cream with a warm slice of pear tart is worth drooling over.

Pro Tip: Serve this pear tart warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and sprinkle some pecans on top.

What kind of pears should I use for this tart?

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.

This SUPER EASY Pear Tart has only 5 ingredients and is sure to please! Pear Tarts are a beautiful and simple dessert the entire family will love! Serve with ice cream for a special treat!
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Why do you use pumpkin pie spice?

Most pear tart recipes contain the same spices that you find in the mix (like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg). I figured it would be much simpler to use my homemade pumpkin pie spice blend instead of worrying about all of the spices individually. This definitely speeds up the recipe a little bit and makes it feel much easier when you’re in a rush!

How can I tell when it’s done baking?

Take a look at the edges! The edges of the pastry will start to puff up and brown when it’s done.

Do pears need to be ripe before cooking?

They certainly can be, but they don’t necessarily need to be. Under-ripe pears actually tend to hold their shape better when cooking at high temperatures.

This SUPER EASY Pear Tart has only 5 ingredients and is sure to please! Pear Tarts are a beautiful and simple dessert the entire family will love! Serve with ice cream for a special treat!

How to Store and Reheat

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.

This SUPER EASY Pear Tart has only 5 ingredients and is sure to please! Pear Tarts are a beautiful and simple dessert the entire family will love! Serve with ice cream for a special treat!

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

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Super Easy Pear Tart

5 from 1 vote
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Becky Hardin
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Pears are seasoned with brown sugar and pumpkin spice, then baked on to puff pastry to create these easy pear tarts.
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Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 1 sheet puff pastry dough 245 grams, thawed (½ package)
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter 28 grams, melted (¼ stick)
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 9 grams
  • 1 tablespoon 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 tablespoons salted butter, 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, 1 tablespoon 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

Becky’s Tips

  • Let the puff pastry dough thaw before using it.
  • Slice the pears thinly. That way they will cook all the way through and sit nicely on the pastry.
  • To melt the butter, microwave it in a bowl for about 30-60 seconds.
  • The edges of the pastry will start to puff up and brown when it’s done.
  • Serve this pear tart warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and sprinkle some pecans on top.
  • Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Storage: Store pear tart in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 208mgFiber: 5gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 213IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Maria
Maria
September 24, 2015 7:34 pm

This is beautiful and looks absolutely delicous!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 24, 2015 9:06 pm
Reply to  Maria

Thank you Maria!!

Laura (Blogging Over Thyme)
Laura (Blogging Over Thyme)
September 24, 2015 6:21 pm

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.

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 24, 2015 6:26 pm

Aw thanks so much Laura!!!

Malinda @ Countryside Cravings
Malinda @ Countryside Cravings
September 23, 2015 9:21 pm

Oh I need to cook with pears more often!! This is simply stunning and I love how easy it is!!!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 23, 2015 9:35 pm

Thanks so much Malinda!!

Sara
Sara
September 23, 2015 9:14 pm

I would totally drink a pear spiced latte and I love the sound of this tart too!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 23, 2015 9:36 pm
Reply to  Sara

You read my mind Sara! Stay tuned for the Pear Spiced Latte coming in a couple weeks ;)

Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
September 23, 2015 8:12 pm

Lovely! Pear is such a nice change from apple, this looks delicious!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 23, 2015 9:36 pm

Thanks Kimberly!!

Melissa
Melissa
September 23, 2015 6:46 pm

I have a pear tree … Always looking for pear recipes… This looks absolutely delicious and beautiful!!!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 23, 2015 6:57 pm
Reply to  Melissa

I’m SO jealous of your pear tree, how fabulous! Thanks for stopping by Melissa!

Maris (In Good Taste)
Maris (In Good Taste)
September 23, 2015 10:45 am

As much as I love apples, pears sure are underrated. This looks beautiful!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 23, 2015 11:02 am

Aw thank you Maris!

Heather Cheney
Heather Cheney
September 23, 2015 9:37 am

So gorgeous and so easy! Love desserts like these when I have guests over.

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 23, 2015 10:05 am
Reply to  Heather Cheney

Thanks Heather!!

Katerina @ Diethood
Katerina @ Diethood
September 23, 2015 9:06 am

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeoussssss!!! I do this with crescent rolls dough and it’s fabulous!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 23, 2015 10:06 am

Thanks Kate!!!!

Erin@WellPlated
Erin@WellPlated
September 23, 2015 7:46 am

I do not bake with pears enough! Thanks for the sweet reminder :)

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 23, 2015 10:06 am

Thanks Erin! Miss you girl!