Another little gem we received from the co-op were Forelle pears.  These little treasures are perfect treats as a snack or in lunches, edible centerpieces or dessert recipes.

The Forelle adapts well to most pear recipes, the sweet, smooth textured fruit is as beautiful as it is delicious.  Another heirloom fruit from the 1600’s it made it’s way from Germany to the United States in the 1800s through German immigrants.

Give this little treat a try; you’ll be glad you did!

 Easy Forelle Tart

1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, defrosted according to package directions
4-6 Forelle pears, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons orange juice (fresh works great, about ½ an orange worth)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons brown sugar

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.  Lay the sheet of puff pastry on the prepared baking sheet. Arrange the pear slices on the puff pastry.  Leave approximately 1/4-inch uncovered around the edges to create a border (this is optional, it depends on how you plan to serve it).

Combine melted butter, orange juice and brown sugar.  Evenly drizzle the sugar mixture over the top of the pears. Bake for 30 minutes or until the pears are golden brown. Allow to cool before cutting.  A pizza cutter works great for slicing into bite size pieces.

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