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    Jane's Pear Puff

    By: Jane · Updated: 23 Aug, '15 · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    In my last post, I showed you our pear tree that we have in our yard. It is still loaded with pears, and I have been experimenting with different ways to use them. Last night I made this pear dessert for dinner. It was so good that I made it again this afternoon.

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    First, you will need to thaw one sheet of frozen puff pastry. (Allow about 15-20 minutes for it to thaw.)

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    You will need 3 pears. I think our pears are Bartletts, but I'm not really sure. Any firm pear should do well in this recipe.

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    Peel and core the pears. Then cut them into slices or wedges.

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    You probably won't need all of the slices. Go ahead and snack on some. I did!

    Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Once your pastry is thawed, lightly flour a work surface and roll the pastry into an 11 inch square. Using a plate as a guide, cut out a 10 inch circle.

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    Refrigerate the pastry until you are ready to use it.

    Next, measure ½ cup of Splenda Brown Sugar Mixture. I'm sure you could use some regular brown sugar, but you may need close to a cup. I used this because I didn't have any regular brown sugar on hand.

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    Now here is the ingredient that really makes this recipe.

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    This is balsamic vinegar glaze. It is already nice and thick. If you cannot find any of this glaze, then you can use regular balsamic vinegar. You'll just have to cook it until it reduces and gets thick. I used 3 squirts of this which would probably equal 3 tablespoons.

    In a medium cast-iron skillet, combine the brown sugar, balsamic glaze, and 3 tablespoons of water. Cook over medium heat about 10 minutes.

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    Next, stir in 2 tablespoons unsalted butter.

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    Arrange the pear slices in the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook the pears in the syrupy mixture for about 10 minutes.

    Remove the skillet from the heat and drape the pastry circle over the pears, tucking under the edge.

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    Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.

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    Here it is, all puffed up!

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    Now this pear dessert calls for ice cream.

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    This is our favorite brand of ice cream.

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    Last night we had this with dessert wine, and since I really don't want you to think that we're winos or something, we had it with coffee this afternoon. It goes well with both. 

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    • 3 fresh pears ( peeled, cored, and cut into slices)
    • All-purpose flour (for rolling)
    • 1 sheet  frozen puff pastry, thawed
    • ½ cup Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
    • 3 tablespoon balsamic glaze  ((or balsamic vinegar reduced))
    • 3 tablespoon water
    • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured work surface, roll puff pastry into an 11 inch square. Using a plate as a guide, cut out a 10 inch circle. Refrigerate until ready to use.

    2. In a medium cast iron skillet, combine sugar, balsamic glaze, and 3 tablespoons of water. Cook over medium heat until it becomes fairly thick and syrupy.

    3. Stir in butter. Place pear slices in the mixture and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook the pears in the mixture about 10-15 minutes.

    4. Remove skillet from heat. Drape the chilled pastry circle over the pears, tucking under the edges. Bake about 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.

    5. Serve warm with ice cream.

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    1. Mary

      August 24, 2011 at 7:52 am

      YUM~ I bet the balsamic glaze makes it especially tasty! We picked some up at the Farmers' Market this past weekend and were introduced to Asian pears which I hadn't tried before. I can't wait to try this~ thanks for the inspiration 🙂

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    2. Ann

      August 22, 2011 at 9:38 pm

      Oh my gosh...this looks incredible. Wish I could have some right now!

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    3. kath

      August 22, 2011 at 9:18 pm

      Oh yummy! That looks wonderful! We have a pear tree at our place in South GA. Wish I had seen this last week, I would have tried it.

      Kathy

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    4. marianne

      August 22, 2011 at 5:35 pm

      Hi Jane,
      You always have such scrumptious looking things cooking over there. This is my kind of dessert, fruit and ice cream and I just love pears. I just wish you could send me some!
      Marianne 🙂

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    5. Shannon @Cozy Home Scenes

      August 22, 2011 at 2:55 pm

      Hi Jane, I envy you cooks who can just walk outside and gather goodies to make something like this pie. It looks sooo delicious. I love the way you and my Mom cook which is a squirt of this and a dab of that. I am not good enough to cook that. I need to measure. I agree that Blue Bell ice cream is scrumptious! Shannon

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    6. [email protected]

      August 22, 2011 at 7:20 am

      Yum this looks really good.

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    7. Veronica

      August 22, 2011 at 6:27 am

      Hi Jane! Thanks for stopping by. You are one lucky gal to have a pear tree! I love love pears and am thrilled to find your recipe. I have some pears left so this will be it! Thanks
      Veronica
      xx

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    8. Jean Windham

      August 21, 2011 at 9:55 pm

      Jane I have been busy packing and moving but have enjoyed the last three posts. I cannot wait to cook the chutney and the pear puffs. Both recipes look delicious. You have been a busy one with the canning and freezing the vegetables from the garden. Can't wait to see you guys. Love to you and Leo.

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    9. Becky Dodson

      August 21, 2011 at 8:47 pm

      Jane, this looks yummy! How many do you think it would serve?

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    10. alison

      August 21, 2011 at 8:11 pm

      Jane, Jane. Jane....
      why must you torture me like this???
      I am trying to be good, and then you go and post this lucious, amazing,
      scrumptious looking deliciousness!???

      jk.... jk.... ok, not really!!!
      🙂
      This looks amazing.
      Will make it when company comes so I don't end up eating it ALL!
      xoxox
      Alison
      YUM!!

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    11. Barbara F.

      August 20, 2011 at 6:55 pm

      Yum, this recipe says simply delicious to me, Jane! Wish you could save me a slice lol xo

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