Spiced Pear Tartlets

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425F.

2. 2

   Roll out 1 pastry sheet on floured work surface to 1/8-inch thickness (about 12-inch square).

3. 3

   Cut out two 6-inch rounds.

4. 4

   Repeat rolling and cutting with second sheet, forming total of 4 rounds (reserve remaining pastry for another use).

5. 5

   Place rounds on 2 heavy large baking sheets.

6. 6

   Using 1/2 pear per tartlet, overlap slices in circle atop each round, leaving 1/2-inch border at outside edge.

7. 7

   Brush each tartlet with melted butter.

8. 8

   Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon sugar and pinch of cloves.

9. 9

   Bake until pastry is golden brown and pears are tender, about 20 minutes.

10. 10

    Transfer tartlets to plates.

11. 11

    Serve warm with ice cream.

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