Caramelized Fennel and Pear Tart

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add in onions and fennel. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Cook onions and fennel over medium low heat, stirring frequently, until they are deep brown and caramelized. Add splashes of water if a brown fond develops in the pan and scrape up the fond into the mixture. This should take around 45 minutes to an hour. Let cool completely.

Step 3

Whisk egg and water together to create an egg wash. Set aside.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 425ºF.

Step 5

Score (do not cut all the way through) a 1/2 inch border around the entire piece of puff pastry. Prick the inside all over with a fork.

Step 6

Spread out the fennel mixture evenly over the center of the pastry (leaving the border). Top with goat cheese.

Step 7

Fan out pears all over the tart in desired fashion.

Step 8

Drizzle pears with olive oil. Top with more black pepper.

Step 9

Egg wash the crust all over.

Step 10

Bake for 20-25 minutes until deep golden brown.

Step 11

Drizzle tart with hot honey. Sprinkle with chives and garnish with fennel fronds. Enjoy!