Pear and Poppy Seed Pie

Ingredients

• Puff Pastry 1 piece
• Pears 2 pieces
• Poppy seed paste 1 tablespoon
• Sugar 3 tablespoons
• Clarified Butter 2 tablespoons
• Egg white 1 piece
• Citrus Zest Mix 1 teaspoon

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients.

Step 2

Peel the pears and cut them into quarters, removing the core.

Step 3

Then slice them into pieces no thicker than half a centimeter.

Step 4

In a skillet, heat the clarified butter.

Step 5

Add the sliced pears and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Step 6

Stir and add sugar.

Step 7

Cook the pears over low heat until partially cooked (about seven minutes should be sufficient).

Step 8

Place the pastry in a baking dish (it is better to use a non-stick mat or parchment paper as well).

Step 9

Arrange the pears on the pastry and evenly sprinkle a handful of poppy seeds over the surface.

Step 10

Fold the edges as desired and brush the pastry edges with egg.

Step 11

Grate the zest on top of the pie.

Step 12

Bake for 35–40 minutes at 355°F.

Step 13

You can check the pie's readiness by piercing the edge with a toothpick (the stick should come out dry and clean).