Cooking School: Pear Tartlets

Topping: Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Gently toss pear slices, 1/2 cup of the sugar, the flour, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Arrange 6 pear slices on each round, fanning out and overlapping slightly. Evenly sprinkle tartlets with remaining 2 teaspoons sugar.

Bake at 425 degrees F. for 30 minutes or until pastry is golden and pears are tender. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Per tartlet: 237 calories; 10g fat (6g sat.); 3g protein; 35g carbohydrate; 2g fiber; 123mg sodium; 26mg cholesterol

Copyright © 2007. Used with permission from the September 2007 issue of Family Circle magazine.